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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

 Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
by: Sally Doyle
An Introduction to Canine Hip Dysplasia
What is Hip Dysplasia?
The hip joint consists of a “ball” on the femoral bone, and a “socket”
on the hip bone.
Canine hip dysplasia simply defined is when a dog’s hips do not develop
normally and the ball does not fit snugly into the socket.
What Causes Hip Dysplasia?
While […]