hip dysplasia

The word "dysplasia" means abnormal growth or structure. If your dog has canine hip dysplasia, the leg bone and pelvic (hip) bone don't fit like a ball into a catcher's mitt because the cup formed by the pelvic bone is too shallow. The leg bone slides out of the pelvic socket and may dislocate. Painful arthritis can develop in your dog. Dysplasia can occur in...