{"id":3992,"date":"2019-10-24T08:25:16","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T08:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.addictionfoods.com\/blog\/?p=3992"},"modified":"2021-03-12T08:20:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-12T08:20:15","slug":"how-detect-canine-hip-dysplasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/addictionpet.com\/en-sg\/blog\/how-detect-canine-hip-dysplasia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Detect Canine Hip Dysplasia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Canine hip dysplasia <\/span>is a polygenetic <\/span>multi-factoral <\/span>disease that affects large breeds of dogs. <\/span>Polygenetic means more than one gene is involved, multi-factoral means many factors have caused the disease.<\/span> While CHD also occurs in small dog breeds, they are often seen in large ones like German Shepherd, Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, Old English Sheepdog, Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, Alaskan Malamute, Labrador, and Samoyed. Cats can also have CHD.<\/span>
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What causes CHD?<\/span><\/b>
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CHD has been traced to the genetic makeup of the dog breed. This means it can be inherited by the dogs\u2019 pups. While common to large and giant breeds, the small ones aren\u2019t exempt from CHD. The genetic predisposition of some dogs is magnified by factors like excessive growth rate, obesity, and types of exercise.\u00a0<\/span>
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If you are into large and giant breeds, know that they have special nutritional requirements. Give them food that is specially <\/span>formulated for large breeds, like Addiction Mega<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Giving them the right food will help prevent excessive growth rate. As mentioned above, excessive growth rate can lead to CHD and other joint diseases.\u00a0<\/span>
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Obesity is another cause for CHD. Excess weight puts a lot of stress on the joints which may cause or aggravate CHD. Reach out to your vet and find out what kind of diet is the best to control the weight of your dog, and at the same time, keeping him in good health.<\/span>
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Certain types of exercise can also impact the joints of large breed pets. It\u2019s best to consult your vet for the kind of exercise that\u2019s just right for their size.\u00a0<\/span>
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CHD <\/span><\/b>s<\/span><\/b>ymptoms<\/span><\/b>
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The <\/span>American Kennel Club<\/span><\/a> listed the following symptoms of CHD. If these are manifested by your dogs, have him checked by a veterinarian.<\/span>
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