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HD

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Posted on 2008/02/14 by Kelley Linda
Princess
Princess

Can my dog get hip dysplasia from going up and down the stairs? I was told by her breeder that I need to carry her up and down the stairs for the first year and we reside upstairs at our home.

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  • Master Advisor Matthew says:

    February 15th, 2008 at 10:30 PM

    Hello,

    Hip dyspasia is a multifactorial condition, partly genetic and partly environmental. No dog can develop hip dysplasia just from using stairs - it is to do with genes, exercise and diet. I don't agree with your breeder at all.

    Please read this article on hip dysplasia for a concise explanation.

    http://www.televets.com/articles/dogs/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs.html

    Thanks

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