Publication Date
Spring 5-23-2025
School
School of Health Sciences
Major
Zoology
Keywords
Canine Hip Dysplasia, CHD, Diagnosis, Genetic Basis, Prevention, Treatment
Disciplines
Small or Companion Animal Medicine | Veterinary Anatomy | Veterinary Physiology
Recommended Citation
Woody, Nathaniel R., "Diagnosis, Treatment, Genetic Basis, and Prevention of Canine Hip Dysplasia" (2025). Senior Honors Theses. 1472.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/honors/1472
Abstract
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a genetic disorder that results in an improper formation of the hip joint. This results in joint laxity, which eats away at the cartilage of the acetabulum. CHD causes arthritis, making normal walking painful for dogs. CHD is the result of many different genes and mutations working together. The best way to prevent CHD in dogs is to selectively breed animals who are not genotypic for the mutation. For dogs that already carry the mutation responsible for CHD the earlier the diagnosis and treatment the better chance they have of a full pain free life despite it. This is why understanding the diagnosis, genetic basis, prevention, and treatment of CHD is so important.
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Small or Companion Animal Medicine Commons, Veterinary Anatomy Commons, Veterinary Physiology Commons
