In dogs, hip dysplasia begins during the growth stage. As the dog grows, the hip joint loosens, causing dysfunction and pain. Eventually, the bone and cartilage wear down, which can lead to mobility issues.
While feeding your dog extra calcium and vitamin D may sound like the logical way to prevent hip dysplasia, it’s not. In fact, feeding excess calcium and vitamin D to dogs with a genetic predisposition to hip dysplasia, like boxers, can actually contribute to the condition.
That’s why our recommended boxer puppy food (above) has just the right amount of calcium and vitamin D.