{"id":3923,"date":"2021-06-10T14:11:23","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T07:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.talingchanpet.net\/?p=3923"},"modified":"2026-05-22T13:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T06:22:56","slug":"%e0%b8%a7%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%98%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a9%e0%b8%b2%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%82%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b0%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%9e%e0%b8%81%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%aa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.talingchanpet.net\/en\/%e0%b8%a7%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%98%e0%b8%b5%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%a9%e0%b8%b2%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%82%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%b0%e0%b9%82%e0%b8%9e%e0%b8%81%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%aa\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when hip dysplasia strikes your dog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hip dysplasia in dogs<\/b><\/h1>

This disease can occur in all breeds of dogs. This disease is caused by abnormalities in the development of the hip joints, which can lead to joint degeneration in the future. When a dog begins to have hip degeneration, it causes pain in various joints in the body, resulting in the dog walking abnormally and having a reduced interest in various activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Oh! How can we tell if our dog is starting to show signs of hip dysplasia? <\/span><\/h2>

What many dog owners should do is observe their dogs for any abnormalities. If their behavior changes, they become reluctant to get up or walk, lie down a lot because they don't want to move, avoid putting weight on their legs, limp, walk with their leg lifted, lose interest in eating, or exhibit other symptoms, you should take your dog to the vet for an initial checkup. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How to treat hip osteoarthritis in dogs<\/b><\/h2>

Regarding treatment methods for hip osteoarthritis. Dr. Burapong Sutherat (Dr.Tang)<\/a> veterinaryOrthopedic and Joint Treatment and Surgery Center, Taling Chan Animal Hospital<\/a> It was advised that treatment methods include both surgical and non-surgical options. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the disease, the dog's age, and overall health. Symptoms will be assessed, along with X-rays to diagnose the source of the problem. Treatment methods include both surgical and non-surgical options, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Non-surgical treatment for hip osteoarthritis.<\/strong><\/h3>

1. Taking medicine<\/strong><\/p>

This treatment involves administering pain medication to the dog, which helps relieve their pain. After taking the medication, the owner should observe whether the dog can walk better or perform other activities. If they improve, other treatments can be combined, such as weight loss, exercise, and controlling diet and weight. This will strengthen their muscles without the need for surgery. However, if the dog doesn't want to walk, it won't get much exercise.<\/strong> Many owners may therefore choose to take their dogs swimming instead, and their symptoms will improve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

If medication combined with exercise improves the condition, and your dog becomes more active and can be taken for walks, surgery is not necessary.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Surgical treatment of hip osteoarthritis.<\/b><\/h3>

If medication does not improve within ten days or two weeks, surgery is another option for the caregiver. There are two types of surgery:<\/span><\/p>

1. Hip replacement surgery<\/b><\/h4>

Hip replacement surgery to restore normal weight-bearing and leg function in dogs can relieve pain and improve mobility and walking ability. It provides stability in all parts of the leg. In most cases, this method shows positive results.<\/span>Within 2-3 days post-surgery, your dog will start to feel happier and eat more. However, the downside is that owners need to provide extensive post-operative care for the first month to allow the bone to properly adapt to the hip replacement device, and it is also expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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2. Surgically remove the head of the bone.<\/b><\/h4>

This surgery is only allowed for dogs weighing less than 17 kilograms, as dogs must use their hip muscles to support their weight. If the muscles are not strong, it may be difficult or impossible for the dog to walk. After surgery, the dog must be brought in for physical therapy to help the dog use its legs as quickly as possible. With this surgery, it is not possible to predict when the dog will be able to use its legs to walk, as the results depend on the care and physical therapy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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In addition, there are treatments for hip osteoarthritis that are categorized according to the appropriate age group.<\/b><\/h3>

If we detect hip dysplasia early, between 3-8 months of age, there are various treatment options tailored to different ages to help dogs use their legs normally, as follows:<\/span><\/p>