Young dogs are affected within the first year of life, affected with pain from the dislocation of the hip, whereas older dogs suffer from pain because of the development of osteoarthritis of the hip. An article titles, Genetic Basis of Secondary Osteoarthritis in Dogs with Joint Dysplasia, states that the development of hip dysplasia in dogs is affected by nutritional status, genetics, and hormonal factors. Breed variations exist, with a higher frequency of disease observed in large and giant breeds, such as German Shepherd Dogs and Labrador Retrievers. Breed differences in the tolerance threshold of passive laxity for the development of osteoarthritis of the canine hip joint shows that genetic differences do exist among dogs. Besides hip dysplasia, stress and heavy work on joints also are causing factors of DJD. Along with age, splitting of cartilage layers, elbow dysplasia, floating kneecap, weight, and death of
Young dogs are affected within the first year of life, affected with pain from the dislocation of the hip, whereas older dogs suffer from pain because of the development of osteoarthritis of the hip. An article titles, Genetic Basis of Secondary Osteoarthritis in Dogs with Joint Dysplasia, states that the development of hip dysplasia in dogs is affected by nutritional status, genetics, and hormonal factors. Breed variations exist, with a higher frequency of disease observed in large and giant breeds, such as German Shepherd Dogs and Labrador Retrievers. Breed differences in the tolerance threshold of passive laxity for the development of osteoarthritis of the canine hip joint shows that genetic differences do exist among dogs. Besides hip dysplasia, stress and heavy work on joints also are causing factors of DJD. Along with age, splitting of cartilage layers, elbow dysplasia, floating kneecap, weight, and death of