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Hip dysplasia in dogs is a common condition in which the hip joint becomes malformed. The disease typically appears before a dog turns 18 months and can lead to severe arthritis and lameness.1
This video by Dr. Karen Becker shows how proper diet can help prevent this crippling condition.
Doesn’t a High Protein Diet Cause
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs?
Although there are many who still believe high protein can be a health problem for puppies, more recent studies tend to disagree.
The rapid growth which causes skeletal disorders (like hip dysplasia) in larger breeds is now believed to be more appropriately linked to genetics2 — and made worse by excessive dietary calcium3 or overfeeding during the puppy phase of life4.
For more in-depth information about this controversial subject (including references and footnotes), you may wish to visit our article, “Best Puppy Foods“.
In large breeds, be sure to look for puppy foods with comparatively lower calcium content.
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