My 3-year-old German shepherd has had hip problems for some time. Our veterinarian has been following the progression of the dog’s hip dysplasia with X-rays and treating the dog conservatively with ...

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a developmental disorder characterised by laxity and incongruity of the hip joint, leading to progressive osteoarthritis, pain and impaired mobility. The condition is ...

A dog’s hips carry the load of a lifetime of running, playing and jumping. And unfortunately, faulty hip joints are a common condition for many dogs. While genetics are an underlying cause of abnormal ...

Renée Fabian is Lead Editor for Pet Health at Forbes Advisor. She has over 10 years experience as a journalist and editor covering pet and human health topics. Renée previously worked as senior pet ...

The DNA sequencing of a healthy German shepherd offers scientists new insight into the evolution of the domestic dog while also enabling dogs to be screened for hip and other diseases much more ...