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8 Signs of Bulldog Hip Dysplasia

8 Signs of Bulldog Hip Dysplasia

According to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, the prevalence rate of Bulldog hip dysplasia is the highest among all dog breeds. From 1974 to 2016, it detected hip dysplasia in 71.8% of the 844 Bulldogs surveyed. Genetics and joint malformations are known to contribute to the prevalence of hip dysplasia in Bulldogs. To better understand Bulldog hip dysplasia, you must understand the function of the hip joint first. The hip joint is just like a ball fixed into a socket. The femoral head is the ‘ball’ and the acetabulum or the ‘socket’ is where it is connected to the pelvis of a dog. In normal hip joints, the femoral head can rotate smoothly and freely within the socket. A strong ligament holds the joint together. In most cases, Bulldogs who develop hip dysplasia are born with ... [Read More]

December 16, 2017 3:58 am Mike Mamian Filed Under: Health & Care

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