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| Hip Dysplasia |
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Hip dysplasia is a deformity in the hip joint. The hip joint is a
ball and socket joint, the ball fitting perfectly into the socket. In some cases the
socket is too shallow and/or the head of the femur (the ball) is irregular or too flat.
This will result in poorly formed joints which will be subject to wear and tear on the
joint surfaces, and assists the development of arthritis. The ligament and capsule around
the joint become slack and the hindquarter muscles waste.
Causes
Hip dysplasia is an inherited condition. It may be influenced by
exercise, diet, and growth rate within the first six to twelve months of the dogs life.
The incidence of this disease is higher in larger, heavier breeds.
Signs
- Awkward movement in the initial stage
- Difficulty in getting up after lying down
- Activity restricted
- Difficulty in jumping
- Lameness in one hind leg to the other
Signs may develop in some dogs as young as three to four months
of age. In others, signs may not develop until the dog is one to three years of age.
Severe cases may be determined by X-rays as early as three months. The normal practice is
to x-ray dogs when they are 12 months of age to determine if they are dysplastic. Your
veterinarian will assess whether or not your dog is dysplastic based on the signs shown by
the dog, and the x-rays.
Treatment
Treatment will vary according to the symptoms. Hip dysplasia
leads to inflammation of the bone, soft tissue, and cartilage, of the hip joint. This can
cause pain and lameness. Treatment with drugs will help with the pain and mobility, but as
the condition advances some cases fail to respond to drug therapy. Surgical treatment of
these cases has produced good results.
Prevention
Veterinary associations have formed committees whose role is to
give an independent opinion on x-rays for hip dysplasia submitted by veterinarians. The
dogs found to be free of the disease are given a certificate. Hip dysplasia can be
progressively eliminated by using dogs for breeding that has been given this certificate.
Remember that even if both parents have been certified free of the disease, it does not
guarantee their puppies will be free of it, although the chance of puppies having the
disease will be lessened considerably.
What can I do to help my dog?
Read the review below of a great product that really helps dogs with hip dysplasia and other joint pain.
PRODUCT REVIEW
Arthro-IonX by Vetionx
Vetionx knows your pet just isn't himself without the ability to run and play freely.
Joint pain is one of the most crippling conditions to an animal. That's why they've developed Arthro-IonX.
Arthro-IonX is a proprietary homeopathic blend created to supply your pet with the most potent vitamins,
minerals and nutrients to help his joints care for themselves.
Arthro-IonX will:
- Effectively relieve your pet’s joint and muscle pain.
- Help your pet regain his mobility.
- Revitalize your pet’s energy in days.
- Support your pet’s flexibility.
- Work naturally and safely to help your pet’s body begin the healing process.
Continue reading below or
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"I just want to let you know how much I appreciate Artho-Ionx. A few months ago my 14 year old Keeshound had very bad arthritis symptoms. One day she couldn't even stand up. She tried to stand up five or six times in a row only to fall back down. At that point I seriously considered having her put to sleep, but I decided to a least try your product first even though her veterinarian had told me nothing would work. Within a couple of weeks of placing my first order she was noticeably better. Within a month or so we resumed our daily walks, although not quit as far as we used to go. Today she has a slight limp at times, but appears happy and healthy. Once again, thank you!"
Mike G., Florida
"I use Arthro-Ionx for my 9 year old pitbull, Frankie. In August of 08 he got down and could barely get up. I literally had to pick up his hind end to get him in the car to go to the vet. He could hardly walk and I was sure he was terminally lame. After numerous x-rays and 2 vet bills later I was told his hip joint had worn down and there really wasn't much they could do short of daily steroids. Hip replacement wasn't an option due to his age. I had already been giving him a daily prescription ant-inflammatory without much improvement. About a week went by and after searching the internet for a solution I came across Arthro-Ionx. I decided to give it a try. After Frankie being on this, without anything else (anti-inflammatory med) he started getting better. 2 weeks later I awoke and thought my husband had overslept for work; it was the dog in my bed. Frankie had not been able to jump up there for the past 2 years. I have a very high bed. Arthro-Ionx has really changed his quality of life. No limp, or pain and he acts like a puppy again. Although he drives us crazy every night to play I definitely would recommend Arthro-Ionx to any animal lover. He gets this everyday in his water. No steroids or anti-inflammatory meds for him. He's happy and playful again. Thanks for this wonder supplement. I recommend this all the time to anyone I can."
Pam M., California
The key to the success of Arthro-IonX lies in the ingredients. Arthro-IonX is a blend of homeopathic trace minerals, all scientifically researched to support healthy joints. Arthro-IonX is 100% natural so there are no side effects.
The ingredients in Arthro-IonX include:
- Natural Oceanic Calcium - Works to both improve bone density while at the same time aiding your pet's body in maintaining a healthy PH level. Coral Calcium helps to reinforce bones, and lend extra calcium to aid in managing a healthy acid level. Coral Calcium is essential for both bone health and overall well being.
- Magnesium - Is connected to the activation of over 300 important enzymes (more than any other mineral). Magnesium plays a critical role in nerve functioning and in the contraction/relaxation of muscles.
- Vitamin D3 - Is essential to calcium metabolism and bone health. Deficiency in this vitamin can lead to back pain, insulin resistance, and kidney complications. Lack of Vitamin D3 can also lead to increased risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures.
With all of these powerful ingredients on his side, your pet will be on his feet in no time flat! Artho-IonX comes with a 90 day risk-free guarantee.
"This stuff is truly miraculous! I have a lab with dysplasia who went through one operation. This prevented the second. My mom's lab had the SAME results. UNBELIEVABLE! And I did not believe what I had read until I saw it with my own eyes. Please TRY it.. money back guarantee. How can you go wrong? My baby has never been happier. No more bunny hop and he did a flight of stairs for the first time in his short life after 5 days on the Arthro-ionx. Utterly INCREDIBLE!! I really cannot express how amazing your product is and how much joy it has brought me to help my guy without the trauma of another surgery. I will continue to spread the news about Arthro-IonX. Thank you again."
by Kerry Duffy, USA
"Hi, I would like to share with everyone that Arthro-Ionx is like having a miracle in a bottle. About 2 years ago our dog Nicki age 8 at the time, became infected with Lyme disease. He was using only one front leg to limp along on, and his hips and hind legs were failing him. By the time we got him to the vet. clinic, he had to be carried in, because he no longer could pull his self up and walk. The doctor did a test, and Nicki came back positive for Lyme disease. The Doc put him on Antibiotics, but Nicki still had the pain in his joints. The veterinarian put him on a drug to help his joints, but there were too many side effects like liver damage and etc. We decided to order the Arthro-Ionx, (since lyme bacteria causes arthritis) to see if this would help Nicki. Well, needless to say...After just a few days, Nicki just came to life. He was running and playing, like he did in his younger days, and he was and is very happy. Nicki is 10-1/2 yrs. old now and still going strong. He gets his dose everyday, we can't take the chance of him going back to the way he was. I recommend this product to anyone that has and animal that is hurting from arthritis or tissue damage. They need to be helped, the same as us. Neither animals nor people should have to live in pain. Please if you have and animal that is hurting, give these products a try. We are sure you see a miracle as we did."
Kathy V., Minnesota
So try it for your pet as soon as possible,
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