My dog has hip dysplasia and struggles to walk. What can I do at home?

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my dog has dysplasia and can hardly walk on one of his back legs. can i do anything to help this at home. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

For such a young dog, I recommend to have Boogie examined by the veterinarian. Dysplasia is something that tends to get worse over time and if you take appropriate action now, you may be able to avoid or slow this down. He will need an exam and radiographs to begin figuring out your options. At home you can put Boogie on an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for pets. A joint supplement would also help. Lastly, a prescription diet for joint health will also be beneficial but they cannot fix the dysplasia. Here is a link with further information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention/ I hope this helps.

My dog has hip dysplasia and struggles to walk. What can I do at home?

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