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	Q. Can you tell me about Hip Dysplasia, what should I be looking for ? A. Canine Hip Dysplasia simply means improper growth or development of the canine hip joint. This improper growth is usually characterized by lax or loose hips, which allows excessive movement in the hip joint which in turn can lead to arthritis and lameness. Hip dysplasia can exist with or without clinical signs. It may or may not be bilateral (affecting both the right and left hip joints). The interaction between the dog's genetic makeup and environment determine whether an individual dog will develop Hip Dysplasia. The genetics of the dog, to a large extent, determine if a given dog has the potential to allow the environmental factors to act in such a way that a dysplastic hip is produced. However, even dogs that are not genetically predisposed to develop Hip Dysplasia can contract the disease if they are pushed too hard when young by hyper-nutrition and excessive exercise. The only way to correctly diagnose Hip Dysplasia is to have a radiographic (X-ray) examination performed by your veterinarian. Note: If you have a question that we haven't been able to answer here, e-mail us at info@berryroam.com