Hip Dysplasia and Arthritis in Pets
Hip Dysplasia is a painful genetic problem in dogs and cats. Hip Dysplasia causes the hip to not sit in the socket properly, and over time this instability causes arthritis. The instability puts abnormal amounts of weight on the other joints of the body and can cause cruciate ligament ruptures in the knee (ACL tears). It can also cause secondary arthritis in the elbows, shoulders and wrists. Large breed dogs like St. Bernards, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Labrador
