The 10 most important things to know about canine hip dysplasia · Australische herders Of The Black Brook Valley

The 10 most important things to know about canine hip dysplasia
By Carol Beuchat PhD

Bron: Carol Beuchat PhD
Link: Institute of canine biology

Hip dysplasia is a hot topic in dogs, if it’s possible to stay “hot” for 50 years. Researchers have been working hard for decades looking for solutions, and breeders have been doing their best to reduce the risk of producing affected puppies. But still the problem remains.
…/…read more!
The Institute of Canin Biology
How Hips become displastic

"The hip joints of all dogs at birth! "The hip joints of all dogs are normal at birth. The joints continue to develop normally as long as full congruity is maintained between the acetabulum and the femoral head... The acetabular rims are stimulated to grow by mild traction applied by the joint capsule and gluteal muscles attached along their dorsal borders, and from pressure by the femoral heads upon the articular surfaces... The morphologic characteristics of the complex hip structure show that biomechanical behavior is the prime influence in the growth of this joint." (Riser 1985.
.../...

Age & Factors! The factors that cause hip laxity and the development of dysplasia occur in the first few months of the puppy's life. Sometime between birth, when the cartilagenous tissues of the hip joint have the capacity to become a perfectly constructed ball and socket joint, and when the puppy is four or five months old, the soft tissues of the pelvis fail to provide the support necessary to keep the femoral head properly seated in the hip socket. As a result, the joint doesn't develop properly, then abnormal biomechanical forces exacerbated by environmental factors such as weight and inappropriate exercise begin the cycle of damage and inflammation that result in dysplasia and osteoarthritis.
.../...

Body Weight! Unfortunately, many dogs (including show dogs!) are overweight (McGreevy et al 2005, Corbee 2013), and obesity could well be the single most significant environmental factor affecting the development of hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis. But body weight is a factor that we can control. Although progress from genetic selection will take many generations, the incidence of hip dysplasia in dogs could be immediately and dramatically reduced simply by practicing better weight management.

The 10 most important things to know about canine hip dysplasia
By Carol Beuchat PhD

"Be the person your dog thinks you are."

Aussie Café

Of The Black Brook Valley

The 10 most important things to know about canine hip dysplasiaBy Carol Beuchat PhD

"Be the person your dog thinks you are."

Aussie Café

Of The Black Brook Valley

The 10 most important things to know about canine hip dysplasia
By Carol Beuchat PhD