Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Dog?

Most of the time there are no signs of dysplasia.The only way, unless it is severe, to detect it for sure is by x-rays.

No it is not true that mixes are healthier then purebreds. That is nothing more then myth. Mixes very often get arthritis, dysplasia, cancers, heart disease, kidney disease, thyroid issues, eye issues, etc. The truth is that a well bred purebred from health tested lines is at a much lower risk for problems then a badly bred purebred or a mix.

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Although basically genetic, HD can also be caused by bad nutrition and over exercising. The biggest tip I could give you would be to stick to the 5 minute rule - so 5 mins per day per month of life for lead walking. Plus free play at home also. It's a delicate balance of building muscle but protecting joints.

The trouble with HD is that most dogs have HD to a certain degree. In that not many have a perfect hip ball / socket joint. Therefore it will only show itself depending on the degree of dysplacia.

A really bad dysplacia can and will show itself when a pup is about 6 months old. These would be severe cases. The dog definitely has trouble going from sit to stand, and feels uncomfortable usually in a sit.

However other dogs won't show a problem until middle age when a bit of arthritis creeps into the not so perfect joint and it will only show then.

Don't forget elbows must also be watched.

For smaller dogs, yowling or grumbling when lifted or handled

Lameness

A lack of motivation to move

Stiffness

Increased sensitivity to touch

A marked change of behavior

A faint popping sound coming from the back legs with each step

Difficulty getting up from a lying or sitting position

While moving, moving both rear legs in unison

Difficulty climbing stairs

A painful or violent reaction to an extension of their rear legs

Play or exercise taking more of a toll than it used to

Reluctance to walk, climb stairs, jump, or play

Hiding or disappearing from sight

Whining or making noises for no other reason

These are many signs of hip dysplasia. Just keep an eye out. If you got your pup from a breeder, it should be VERY rare.

And yes, crossbreed dogs are healthy, many people agree and many don't. But I think they are, I've got 3 mixed breeds and they're perfectly healthy.

Natural and Economical Dog Repellent Ground Cayenne pepper mixed with water in a spray bottle is a great natural dog repellent. Just spray it where you don't want the dog to go. I made a trail in the lawn that I can walk through at night without stepping in the neighbor's dog's doodoo.

My dog was born with arthritis of the hips and we never noticed it until he was 10 years old when he started holding up his rear leg and stop using it . Things we missed was the that he ran . His *** would wobble, all dogs push off with there rear legs and he didn’t. his rear leg looked like a chicken leg when a good leg looks like a pork chop in the shape and the way they develop. Some signs are slow to get up when they sit or lay down to long and the limp or favoring the one leg , dogs are silent sufferers