What Do Dog Hip Scores Mean?
We often hear people talking about dog hip scores and whether a dog has ‘good hips’ but what does that actually mean?
Can Hip Dysplasia Be Cured In Dogs?
The short answer to the question ‘Can hip dysplasia be cured in dogs?’ , is yes but only by surgery. So how can dog chiropractic help?
What To Do For Dog Hip Pain
Dog hip pain is a common problem for many dog owners. There are several things which can help ease and manage dog hip pain and hip dysplasia.
Why Are My Dogs Joints Clicking When Stretching?
You might have noticed your dog’s joints clicking when stretching. Some noises are benign, but some can indicate a joint problem.
Has Your Dog Got Hip Pain?
Hip pain is fairly common in dogs and is usually caused by hip dysplasia. This can be painful, so how can you tell if your dog has hip pain?
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Hip Dysplasia is when the hip socket has not formed correctly and has a genetic predisposition with environmental factors and can result in arthritis and pain. The dog is usually born with normal hips but due the these genetic factors the soft tissue supporting the hip doesn’t form correctly resulting in subluxation.
Is My Dog in Pain?
Dogs can show pain in very subtle ways through their actions and behaviours. They can often exhibit pain in varying ways too so any behaviour that is abnormal for your dog should be investigated further.