can you tell me about hip displeasure in malamutes and best course of treatment?

Answer 1

Hip Dysplasia shows up in many large breeds (although smaller breeds are prone, as well), including Malamutes. Ethical breeders certify their dogs' hips prior to breeding them through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) or using a method called PennHip.

Basic information on Hip Dysplasia. This info applies to Malamutes, as well:

http://www.offa.org/hipinfo.html
http://www.pennhip.org/chd_intro.html

Here's another link that may help:

http://www.minnesotamalamuteclub.com/hipdysp.htm

Treatment depends on the severity of the disease (as you will see in the above links, there are varying degrees of severity). There is an over-the-counter product called GlucoBiFlex that seems to work well for moderately Dysplastic dogs -- it is a Glucosamine/Chondroiton supplement that helps lubricate the hip joints.

Your vet may also recommend steroid injections, if the problem is more severe. In very severe cases, surgery may be required to help alleviate the problem.

Dogs with any form of Hip Dysplasia should, of course, never be bred.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

hip displaysia is a permanent malformation of that hip joint and is common in larger breed dogs.

That said, pet owners can slow the progression of the arthritis that will eventually develop in the joint.

My doggies (German Shepherds) get glucosamine on their food every day. The one definitely has displaysia, but the other one is getting older and I figure it won't hurt her to have the supplement too.

Being that it is a genetic problem, animals with displaysia should not be bred, as that just passes the bad trait along to future generations.

Answer 3

Hip disphasia is when the hip socket and ball do not fit perfectly...it is a hereditary defect. It will lead to painful arthritis. Pain meds for the rest of its life, expensive surgery, or euthanasia are the only treatments. Pain meds only work for a short time, and do not improve quality of life...surgery is the only "cure" for this...you still should not breed your dog even if you get its hips fixed.

Most all large breeds are prone to hip dysphasia.

Answer 4

I think you mean Hip Dysplasia. Here is a site that tells about it:

http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/hip_dysplasia.html

Answer 5

im not an expert, but I thought there isnt really anything you can do about dysplasia, that is why it' so important to check out a dog before you buy it.

Answer 6

http://www.talktothevet.com/VETERINARIANS/veterinarians.HTM