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It’s safe to say that Susan Garrett’s dog Encore—a beautiful Border Collie with a heart of gold—is one tough canine! After suffering from encephalitis brought on by a tick infection, Encore underwent months of rehabilitation. Garrett, a world-renowned dog trainer and multi-time champion of agility, worked tirelessly to help her...

Hip dysplasia is a progressive condition in dogs that stems from laxity, or looseness, in the hip joint. Over time, the joint develops osteoarthritis and, eventually, the ball part of the joint does not fit properly in the socket part of the joint. This results in stiffness, lameness, and limping;...

The causes of canine hip dysplasia are varied and somewhat mysterious. Because the condition is more common in some breeds than in others, it is considered to be a genetic trait. It’s important to understand that hip dysplasia is not a congenital defect; it is not present at birth and...

Have you ever wondered whether you should have your dog checked for hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis? While hip dysplasia usually affects larger dogs, even small dogs can be afflicted with the painful condition. One of the best ways to determine whether your dog has a hip problem is called the...

PennHIP is a radiographic screening method for hip evaluation. This technique assesses the quality of the canine hip and quantitatively measures canine hip joint laxity. The PennHIP method is more accurate than the current standard in its ability to predict the onset of osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative...

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a condition that emerges as dogs grow and results in the instability or loose fitting (laxity) of the hip joint. Hip joint laxity is responsible for potential clinical signs of hip pain, leading to joint changes and thus osteoarthritis (OA). The hip joint is a ball-and-socket...