A number of environmental factors can affect the incidence of hip dysplasia in dogs

I found this article very interesting.  Something every dog owner should be aware of.  And especially those with breeds that have a higher incidence of Hip Displaysia such as the Dogue de Bordeaux.

Hip dysplasia (HD) in dogs is affected to a larger degree than previously believed by the environment in which puppies grow up.

It is particularly during the period from birth to three months that various environmental factors appear to influence the development of this disease. During the puppy stage, preventive measures can therefore be recommended with a view to giving dogs disposed to the condition a better quality of life.

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