Hip Dysplasia is a developmental condition in dogs that happens during the growth stage when the ball and socket do not develop properly. Instead of sliding smoothly, this loose hip joint rubs and grinds, making it difficult and painful for dogs to move about causing further damage, which is the wear and tear of the joints. Later on, this may cause osteoarthritis in older dogs.
Hip dysplasia is a genetic disease that is affected by multiple factors such as environment, diet, exercise, growth rate, and hormones. This is especially common in larger dog breeds such as pit bulls.
Knowing that your pit bull is genetically predisposed to hip and joint-related health concerns later on, you should know the symptoms to watch out for. Here are some of them:
- Lack of activity
- Reluctance jumping, running, climbing stairs
- Lameness of back leg
- Odd gait
- Signs of pain
If you have concerns about your pet's health and/or behavior, make an appointment with your veterinary hospital Kerrville TX.
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