{"id":229,"date":"2023-03-30T19:13:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/blog\/?p=229"},"modified":"2023-03-30T19:13:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:13:59","slug":"hip-dysplasia-and-its-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/blog\/hip-dysplasia-and-its-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip Dysplasia and Its Causes"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many causes of <\/span>hip dysplasia (HD)<\/b><\/a>, but one of the most common is abnormal laxity of the hip joint, in which the ball and socket do not fit properly. This leads to inflammation and pain and may eventually require <\/span>hip replacement surgery<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to identify the exact abnormal hereditary code for the canine genome, extensive research will be conducted on the genome in order to uncover the cause of hip dysplasia that affects so many dogs and cats in the world. Hip dysplasia is a multifactorial condition, meaning many factors can contribute to its development. Genetics is believed to be the single most significant contributor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of Canine Hip Dysplasia<\/span><\/h3>\n

While some dogs can begin to show signs of HD as early as six months of age, most exhibit symptoms<\/strong><\/a> by one year of age. Before starting to progress gradually, symptoms are often subtle, although this may vary depending on the severity and any underlying conditions. Common symptoms your dog may exhibit include:<\/span><\/p>\n