Ive just found out that my dog has hip dysplasia and was just wondering what advice anyone has on the subject its been a real shock and i found it really devastating is it as bad as i think how do you cope with it any advice would be much appreciated
thanks angela

One of my dogs has VERY severe HD (score 48/48) and he has coped extremely well on Glucosamine with Chondroitin. I buy it from health food shops (even cheaper on the internet) and use capsules so I just open them and sprinkle the powder over his food.(He gets 2 a day and he is a large Golden Retriever, 40 kgs). It has helped a LOT.

Hi.  I have a 4yr old Bullmastiff who has slight HD in one hip. She was diagnosed around 13 mths, and it is very upseting. I was devastated, but things havent been as bad as i thought they wud. [touch wood]  My girls nine stone so diet is important, keep those extra pounds off yr dog!!  I found that the above mentioned tablets have helped my dog but another good one is  'joint health' its a pure herbal tincture which helps to maintain flexiable & supple joints.  And it has a 100% effective gaurantee. I found this more beneficial for my dog.

their web address is www.herbalandhealth.co.uk

It maybe worth a try at sum point.
regards Mabs.x
  

I have 1 (GSD) with HD, diagnosed a few months after we got her from breed rescue at 2 year old.  

She's on Glucosamine & Chondroitin, fish body oil, kept slim, and has hydrotherapy once a week.  She's now 9, doing very well, and has not needed any medication - so far.....