For owners of Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers, dog hip dysplasia is a very common problem .

These, in fact, are the dog breeds most affected by this malformation of the coxo-femoral joint which generally occurs during growth. But let’s not forget that mixed-breed dogs or other breeds can also be affected .

Symptoms of dog hip dysplasia

The diagnosis of dog hip dysplasia commonly comes after the identification of some symptoms by the owner and then the consequent veterinary visit. The most common symptoms of dog hip dysplasia are sudden laziness with physical activity and problems performing trivial movements such as climbing stairs or getting up on their hind legs.

Other common symptoms are a full- blown lameness and a so-called “rabbit run”. So if your dog suddenly exhibits any of these symptoms, the advice is to take him to the vet right away.

Veterinary protocols for the treatment of dog hip dysplasia

Depending on the dog’s age and the severity of the dysplasia, there are different veterinary protocols for solving the problem.
After an early diagnosis in puppies within 4 months of age, a pubic symphysiodesis is performed .

When dog hip dysplasia is diagnosed after 5 months of age and by 9 months, the surgery performed with an acetabular dysplasia is DPO (Dual Pelvic Osteotomy).

The application of a prosthesis , then, is the recommended surgery for severe dysplasias in adult dogs. For diagnoses made within one year of age, on the other hand, an ostectomy of the head and neck of the femur is generally performed.

Physiotherapy for dog hip dysplasia

In all cases of dog hip dysplasia , veterinary physiotherapy is essential for a fast and complete recovery of the animal’s mobility.

From puppy dogs undergoing pubic symphysiodesis to the most severe cases that require the application of a hip replacement, with the right veterinary physiotherapy program it is possible to significantly reduce normal recovery times.

Just think that with a correct physiotherapy program, puppies, after pubic symphysiodesis, can recover completely in just 3 days, compared to the 10-day prognosis of veterinarians .

Dog hip dysplasia, the 100% natural conservative approach

When the dog’s hip dysplasia is not very severe, it is possible to intervene with a conservative approach that does not involve any invasive surgery.

With a correct plan of physiotherapy and veterinary rehabilitation with LASER LLLT and antalgic electro-stimulation, combined with the intake of supplements for dogs with chondroprotectors and phytotherapeutic anti-inflammatory drugs, in fact, it is possible to keep the hip joint healthy for a long time without resorting to surgery. surgical.