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My Golden Retriever puppy has hip dysplasia. Solutions & diet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 6 days old

I have six months old golden retriever female...she could not walk properly...a vet doctor had told that she might be having hip displacement...so could you please tell me...any solution for this? And another is can you give a diet chart for this breed...please..

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2017

I'm assuming Dobie was diagnosed with possible hip dysplasia, which unfortunately is common in Golden Retrievers. There are some surgical options for severe hip dysplasia in dogs so you should talk to your veterinarian if you might be interested in referral for surgery. Surgery is usually only recommended for dogs who are severely affected. Hip dysplasia can lead to arthritis later in life, so some things you could potentially do if surgery is not an option include making sure she stays thin, giving her consistent moderate exercise (daily walks on a leash or swimming would be best), and routine veterinary care. Joint supplements are recommended by some veterinarians as well - talk to your vet about options. The diet chart is a little more difficult since commercial dog foods vary in their calorie contents. All commercial dog foods should be nutritionally balanced, and I would definitely recommend choosing a puppy food until Dobie is at least one year old or fully grown. You can use the feeding recommendations on the bag as a general guideline (start at the lower end of the recommended amount) and ask your veterinarian how much Dobie should weigh. Royal Canin makes a Golden Retriever formula that you may want to try.

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

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    Poor Dobie, x-rays would be required to assess the full extent of the issue and guide any potential surgical correction as soon as possible; this would need to be done urgently if at all whilst she s still developing. Exercise restriction, dietary managment with a large breed puppy food suplemented with joint protection such as royal canin large breed puppy can help; this must be fed to the guidelines and monitored to ensure she stays lean (body condition score 2.5-3/5; your vet tech can help monitor this). Chiropractic care, physiotherapy and acupuncture can also help promote core strength and manage ongoing pain and discomfort

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