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2. Canine hip dysplasia - Wikipedia

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   Canine hip dysplasia. In dogs, hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause lameness and arthritis of the joints. It is a genetic (polygenic) trait that is affected by environmental factors. It is common in many dog breeds, particularly the larger breeds, and is the most common ...

3. Canine hydrotherapy - Wikipedia

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   Hip dysplasia may be helped by hydrotherapy. A number of conditions in dogs may be aggravated by or may show slow or no improvement as a result of weight bearing exercise. . Among these are hip dysplasia and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), conditions most common in medium to large purebred dogs, such as German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers or Golden Retrievers; chronic degenerative ...

4. PennHIP - Wikipedia

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   PennHIP (an acronym for "University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program") is a program which evaluates the quality of the hips in dogs. [1] The program was established at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine by Gail Smith [2] in 1993, with the primary objective of reducing the prevalence of hip dysplasia in dogs. [3]

5. Canine physical therapy - Wikipedia

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   Canine rehabilitation. [edit on Wikidata] Physical therapy for canines adapts human physical therapy techniques to increase function and mobility of joints and muscles in animals. Animal rehabilitation can reduce pain and enhance recovery from injury, surgery, degenerative diseases, age-related diseases, and obesity. [1]

6. Inspirational Rescue Dogs with Disabilities Spread Pure Joy ...

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   According to Best Friends, dogs with hip dysplasia, arthritis, neurological issues, amputations, and spinal problems can live happily with the help of these devices. These fantastic dogs inspired ...

7. Dog health - Wikipedia

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   Hereditary orthopedic diseases are mainly found in purebred dogs. Hip dysplasia is a common problem that primarily affects larger breeds. Hip dysplasia is a defect in the shape of the hip joint which can, depending on the degree of hip luxation, be quite painful to the dog as it ages. Over time it often causes arthritis in the hips.