Recognizing Hip Dysplasia in Dogs - VetVid Episode 014

Learn about Hip Dysplasia in dogs. Dr. Anthony Cambridge, who is board certified in veterinary surgery, talks about what Hip Dysplasia is and how to recognize if you dog has this problem. This information is not meant to replace the advice of your regular veterinarian.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• dogs
• dog
• canine
• hip
• arthritis
• vet
• veterinary
• vetrinary
• vetvid
• video
• dysplasia
• surgery
• THR
• total hip replacement
• NSAIDs
• non-steroidal
• anti-inflammatory
• Adequan
• cartilage
• cortisone
• Femeral
• Head
• Osteotomy

[venuslock35]

Is it possible that a cold nap in FL made my 7yo rottweiler hurt more? I have NEVER heard him scream upon trying to get up...& whimpering when hes not moving. He's just so sore. Usually, he only hurts after he plays & bounces around. I'm HOPING its just the cold weather & hes not in permanent pain. I dont wanna euthanize my buddy.

[VetVid]

@venuslock35 Don't euthanize him. Talk to your vet if not improving.

[1ownjoo2]

I have a 6 month old german shepherd puppy, i noticed when i feal his rear hips on the ball joint that they pop or crack sometimes when he moves like walking or sitting ect.. Is this hip displaysia ???

I couldnt bear with this again because our 12 year old shepherd had major arthitus in the last few years.

[VetVid]

@1ownjoo2 Please have your veterinarian evaluate soon.

[VetVid]

May be normal at 3 months old. Ask your Vet during your visit when they recommend evaluating the hips and back. This is a breed predisposed to Hip and Spinal issues.

[YKxLLDxSUMMER]

So I have a rott and he's 11 yrs. But he's mean and can't go to the vet so is there something we can do for him, we already know tht he has hip displasia but there's nothing we can do for him

[VetVid]

Sometimes a sedative will help to get your dog to the vet. If not, ask your veterinarian about glucosamine, nsaid's, adequan, and stem cells. Also, diet may play a big role.

Good luck.

[JustWaIkAway]

I can't afford the operation. I'm thinking of doing it myself...

[stophorseabuseimmadi]

I have a 2 year old American Bulldog. She defiantly has her on and off days with her hips. Someday's she will not won't to move, she can barely jump on anything, and when you touch one of back legs( when it's the day she doesn't want to move) she whimpers and this dog never whimpers.

[KrazyEG12]

i just lost my dog to hip displaysia....i miss u benny

[BIONICbandMAN]

check out my dogs improvement with a bionicband!

[zestydude87]

my moms sheltie has this but luckily shes only a year and a half old. Vet said keep the weight off and dont let her overeat along with exercise it shouldnt be much of a problem for many years.

[1ownjoo2]

@VetVid

The thing is, the vet took an xray of the puppy when he was 2-3 months old and he said he didnt have displasia. So i dunno