These on-line resources provide valuable educational information about canine hip dysplasia and other common canine orthopedic diseases and conditions. Most of these resources provide comprehensive, non-breed specific coverage of the topics.

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Back to Library Index... CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA Q: What is canine hip dysplasia (CHD) A: Hip dysplasia is one of the most common skeletal developmental defects in dogs, being especially prevalent in larger working and sporting breeds of dogs. When it occurs, the upper (ball) portion of the hind legs doesn't fit properly into the socket of the hip. An instability (called subluxation) within the ...