How Do You Help A Golden Retriever Puppy With Hip Dysplasia?
A Golden Retriever is an intelligent and affectionate family dog. Among the medical problems that can afflict Golden Retrievers and other dog breeds is a condition called hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a genetic disease that causes looseness, abnormal development and arthritis of the hip joint, which is the ball and socket joint on the uppermost part of the thighbone, the femur. To make your puppy more comfortable, there are some things that you can do to help him at the onset of this condition. Monitor your puppy’s weight and diet, which is the single most important thing you can do for your puppy. If surgery should be necessary, there is a higher rate of success if your puppy is not overweight. Feed him a high-quality sensible diet in the suggested amounts for his age, size and activity level. Ask your veterinarian about the type and amount of food to feed your puppy. Exercising your puppy is equally important in order to keep a healthy weight. Exercise can provide good range of mot
