As per statistics, dogs of larger breeds are more prone to develop canine hip dysplasia, about 50% of them. Although this may also affect small and medium types of dogs, but the symptoms become obvious for a later time. To help you out in perceiving whether your pet dog suffers such a disease, observe it when going up through ladders. They look so fatigue or show lameness after a period of activity that even rising seems so difficult for them to do after sitting. According to some pet owners, their dog pets show sudden change in behavior when afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis such as becoming aggressive from being gentle. This is because of the pain the animal is feeling, said the animal experts. Likewise, dogs with canine hip dysplasia are so susceptible to getting injured. Note that not all symptoms of canine hip dysplasia are evident. For a perfect diagnosis, it is best that the dog undergo a radiographic X-ray exam or you may get second opinions from other specialized orthopedic vets. NSAID or the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the traditional way of treating canine hip dysplasia easing arthritic inflammation. Glucosamine as an alternative to NSAIDs may also be prescribed by other veterinarians.

Canine hip dysplasia may be genetically caused especially on larger breeds or environmental in nature like malnourishment during puppyhood and also poor breeding. While other breeds may be less at risk to this disease the following breeds are more susceptible to canine hip dysplasia:

• Rottweilers
• St. Bernards
• Labradors
• Boxers
• Bloodhounds
• Golden Retirievers.

Why have your pet dogs suffer from such a disease? Go and see the dog experts and have your pet diagnosed and treated properly if you noticed any symptoms of this debilitating disease, canine hip dysplasia. Don’t make your pet suffer!