What Is Hip Dysplasia in Dogs?

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The word “dysplasia” means abnormal growth or structure. If your dog has canine hip dysplasia the leg bone and pelvic (hip) bone don’t fit like a ball into a catcher’s mitt because the cup formed by the pelvic bone is too shallow. The leg bone slides out of the pelvic socket and may dislocate. Painful […]