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Hip dysplasia in dogs: causes, symptoms and treatment

Hip dysplasia in dogs

Dogs very often suffer from diseases of the joints. Especially chronic complaints are often associated with great pain and progressive restriction of mobility.

A common joint disease is hip dysplasia. It represents a burden for dog and owner.

In hip dysplasia, the hip joint is deformed. Due to changes in the femoral head and acetabular cup, they no longer fit together properly. As a result, the joint and cartilage wear out more and more.

Possible causes

In principle, hip dysplasia can occur in any dog. However, it is mainly large breeds that are more prone to it. Among the breeds in which the disease occurs hereditary include, for example, the German Shepherd and the Rottweiler.

As with other chronic joint diseases, there are several factors that can contribute to the development of hip dysplasia.

In addition to hereditary attachments, this also includes frequent overloading of the musculoskeletal system. For example, regular stair climbing or other inappropriate movements may overload the joint, damaging it over time.

This is especially true when the fur nose is exposed to these strains at an early age.

To prevent such overload, it is imperative that you take care to move your dog only as appropriate for his age and race.

In addition, the diet plays a not insignificant role. For example, inferior food can cause a puppy to grow too fast and its bones and joints can not keep up.

Regardless of age, it is therefore necessary to adapt the diet to the needs of the animal. In addition to the right amount, you should pay particular attention to the nutrients it contains. Because only if the body of the four-legged friend gets what he needs, he remains healthy.

Avoid becoming overweight as a risk factor for hip dysplasia in dogs

Being overweight is a considerable strain on the joints and can therefore also play a major role in the development of hip dysplasia. For this reason, it is important that you take prompt action to reduce your dog's weight, if necessary.

The best way to do this is to use an appropriate amount of high-quality dog food in combination with our natural diet powder Shiimun Slim, which supports your dog's diet with selected ingredients.

Common symptoms

Hip dysplasia causes severe pain. Therefore, you will notice how your dog is increasingly limited in his mobility over time.

A typical indication here can be, among other things, an increasingly uncertain course. He will try to relieve his legs and walk slowly, and often want to take a break.

Over time, lying down and getting up will be increasingly difficult for the dog. In particularly severe cases, it can sometimes lead to permanent paralysis of the affected joints.

Treatment of hip dysplasia

If you notice any abnormalities in your dog, we recommend that you see a vet immediately. Because even if the disease can not be completely cured, timely treatment is important.

The sooner it starts, the better it is possible to avoid, or at least greatly delay, a worsening of the condition.

Treatment is usually by combining different approaches. The administration of medication can inhibit inflammation and relieve pain. Accompanying physiotherapy may also help to relieve the affected joints.

In addition, there is the possibility of surgery. Thus, depending on the severity of the disease, for example, an implant may be useful and necessary. Often the symptoms can be permanently eliminated and the dog can move back to normal after a while.

Sensible support with Bellfor Joints & Bones

If you want to support the veterinary treatment and physiotherapy of your dog with hip dysplasia, we recommend Bellfor Joints & Bones.

This is an easily digestible food supplement with the unique active ingredient complex Ovopet. Ovopet contains many valuable ingredients, such as collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid.

This means that our Joints & Bones capsules and biscuits can optimally support your four-legged friend's joints and help to reliably counteract the discomfort of his hip dysplasia.

Order Joints & Bones from Bellfor in our shop.

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