Hip surgery alternatives for dogs. Hip surgery alternatives for dogs.
Many dogs today develop a condition called hip dysplasia.
There are an increasing number of qualified veternarians out there that are becoming very good at rectifying the hip problems that many dogs develop. There is a lot of informantion to be found about the different surgeries and their pros and cons. However, it is not very easy information to locate and can be confusing to sift through when trying to make a decision about which surgery to have and what will be best for your dog. Many animal professionals agreee that the hips of dogs should be tested within the first two years of their life. This is because, if they should need surgery, they are still in the growth stage, with plenty of energy for rehabiliation exercises.