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Is an Ehmer sling a good treatment for my dog's hip dysplasia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hip displaesia in dog is really improve by using Ehmer sling bandaging.?

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 17th, 2018

This type of sling is used to support a hip that has been dislocated and then put back in place. It is worn for 1-2 weeks while the swelling reduces in hopes that the hip will not dislocate again. This is not a treatment method for hip dysplasia.

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