{"id":111016,"date":"2022-04-23T05:38:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T05:38:31","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T05:38:31","slug":"how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I tell if my cat has hip dysplasia?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_has_hip_dysplasia\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat has hip dysplasia?\">How can I tell if my cat has hip dysplasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Do_cats_get_hip_problems\" title=\"Do cats get hip problems?\">Do cats get hip problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Why_are_my_cats_hips_skinny\" title=\"Why are my cats hips skinny?\">Why are my cats hips skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_has_hip_pain\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat has hip pain?\">How can I tell if my cat has hip pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#What_can_be_done_for_a_cat_with_hip_dysplasia\" title=\"What can be done for a cat with hip dysplasia?\">What can be done for a cat with hip dysplasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_do_you_tell_if_my_cats_hip_is_out_of_place\" title=\"How do you tell if my cats hip is out of place?\">How do you tell if my cats hip is out of place?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_does_a_vet_check_for_hip_dysplasia\" title=\"How does a vet check for hip dysplasia?\">How does a vet check for hip dysplasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_hip_problems\" title=\"How do I know if my cat has hip problems?\">How do I know if my cat has hip problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_has_arthritis\" title=\"How can you tell if your cat has arthritis?\">How can you tell if your cat has arthritis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_can_I_help_my_cat_with_hip_pain\" title=\"How can I help my cat with hip pain?\">How can I help my cat with hip pain?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_too_skinny\" title=\"How can you tell if your cat is too skinny?\">How can you tell if your cat is too skinny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Why_are_my_cats_sides_sunken_in\" title=\"Why are my cats sides sunken in?\">Why are my cats sides sunken in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Should_you_be_able_to_feel_your_cats_hips\" title=\"Should you be able to feel your cat&#8217;s hips?\">Should you be able to feel your cat&#8217;s hips?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Why_is_my_cat_so_skinny_but_eats_all_the_time\" title=\"Why is my cat so skinny but eats all the time?\">Why is my cat so skinny but eats all the time?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_hip_dysplasia\" title=\"How do I know if my cat has hip dysplasia?\">How do I know if my cat has hip dysplasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_in_pain_or_discomfort\" title=\"How do I know if my cat is in pain or discomfort?\">How do I know if my cat is in pain or discomfort?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Can_hip_dysplasia_be_fixed_in_cats\" title=\"Can hip dysplasia be fixed in cats?\">Can hip dysplasia be fixed in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Can_a_cat_live_with_hip_dysplasia\" title=\"Can a cat live with hip dysplasia?\">Can a cat live with hip dysplasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#Is_hip_dysplasia_in_cats_painful\" title=\"Is hip dysplasia in cats painful?\">Is hip dysplasia in cats painful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#What_do_vets_do_for_hip_dysplasia\" title=\"What do vets do for hip dysplasia?\">What do vets do for hip dysplasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cats_hip_is_dislocated\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat&#8217;s hip is dislocated?\">How can I tell if my cat&#8217;s hip is dislocated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_hip_problems\" title=\"How do you know if your cat has hip problems?\">How do you know if your cat has hip problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_cats_leg_is_broken_or_dislocated\" title=\"How do you tell if a cat&#8217;s leg is broken or dislocated?\">How do you tell if a cat&#8217;s leg is broken or dislocated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_has_hip_dysplasia\" title=\"How can you tell if a dog has hip dysplasia?\">How can you tell if a dog has hip dysplasia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-tell-if-my-cat-has-hip-dysplasia\/#At_what_age_can_hip_dysplasia_be_diagnosed_in_dogs\" title=\"At what age can hip dysplasia be diagnosed in dogs?\">At what age can hip dysplasia be diagnosed in dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_has_hip_dysplasia\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat has hip dysplasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clinical signs of feline hip dysplasia include <b>limping or other apparent difficulties in walking, avoidance of physical activity, expression of pain if the hip is touched, and persistent licking or chewing at the hip area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_get_hip_problems\"><\/span>Do cats get hip problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We tend to think of hip dysplasia as a problem in large dog breeds. But unfortunately, <b>cats can get hip dysplasia, too. Similar to dogs, it tends to show up in big-boned, large cats such as Maine Coons, but any cat can suffer from hip dysplasia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_hips_skinny\"><\/span>Why are my cats hips skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main causes for a skinny cat: <b>Either they arent eating enough, or theyre expending more calories than they are taking in. They may not be eating enough due to stress, dental disease, nausea or a host of other reasons.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_has_hip_pain\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat has hip pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms of Cat Hip Problems <b>Limping or lameness in the affected leg or legs. Stiffness that may be noticeable when your cat gets up after laying down for a nap. Difficulty or reluctance when jumping, running, or managing stairs. Excessive meowing or yowling, which is your cats way of telling you something hurts.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_done_for_a_cat_with_hip_dysplasia\"><\/span>What can be done for a cat with hip dysplasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats respond to non-surgical management with a combination of environmental changes, physical therapy, drug therapy, or weight loss. If these changes dont adequately relieve the cats pain, there are two surgical options available: <b>femoral head and neck excision and total hip replacement<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_my_cats_hip_is_out_of_place\"><\/span>How do you tell if my cats hip is out of place?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Joint Dislocation in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pain.<\/li>\n<li>Holding limb up or dragging it.<\/li>\n<li>Limited or abnormal movement.<\/li>\n<li>Limping.<\/li>\n<li>Tenderness.<\/li>\n<li>Swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Decrease in muscle mass around affected joint.<\/li>\n<li>Bent limb.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_vet_check_for_hip_dysplasia\"><\/span>How does a vet check for hip dysplasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is it diagnosed? <b>A hip radiograph under general anesthetic is the preferred method for diagnosing hip dysplasia. Clinical signs and palpable joint laxity may also indicate hip dysplasia. Any pet suspected of having hip dysplasia should be radiographed as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_hip_problems\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat has hip problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clinical signs of feline hip dysplasia include <b>limping or other apparent difficulties in walking, avoidance of physical activity, expression of pain if the hip is touched, and persistent licking or chewing at the hip area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_has_arthritis\"><\/span>How can you tell if your cat has arthritis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats respond to non-surgical management with a combination of environmental changes, physical therapy, drug therapy, or weight loss. If these changes dont adequately relieve the cats pain, there are two surgical options available: <b>femoral head and neck excision and total hip replacement<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_cat_with_hip_pain\"><\/span>How can I help my cat with hip pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Are the Symptoms of Arthritis in Cats?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Reluctance or hesitance to jump up or down.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty going up or down stairs.<\/li>\n<li>Limping.<\/li>\n<li>Stiffness in the legs, especially after resting or sleeping.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty using their litter box.<\/li>\n<li>Irritability.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced levels of activity.<\/li>\n<li>Less time spent on their grooming.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_too_skinny\"><\/span>How can you tell if your cat is too skinny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tests To Determine If Your Cat Is Underweight <b>Rub your hands along your cats sides to feel their ribs. If their ribs are very pronounced and easy to feel without pushing, its a sign that your cat could be underweight. Feeling your cats spine is another way to determine if theyre underweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_cats_sides_sunken_in\"><\/span>Why are my cats sides sunken in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As cats get older many of them lose weight (as do some people), so <b>it could just be down to advancing age and muscle wastage. However, no matter how old he is, he could have a thyroid problem &#8211; cats are very prone to them and an over-active thyroid will cause him to lose weight very rapidly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_be_able_to_feel_your_cats_hips\"><\/span>Should you be able to feel your cat&#8217;s hips?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should be able to feel your cats ribs, spine and hipbones quite easily but they shouldnt stick out. Feel the base of your cats tail. There shouldnt be any build-up of fat where the tail meets your cats back.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_so_skinny_but_eats_all_the_time\"><\/span>Why is my cat so skinny but eats all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If a cat is hungry but skinny, this may be due to <b>parasitic worms, which consume any food thats been ingested. Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and inflammatory bowel disease interfere with food absorption, so cats can eat voraciously yet lose weight. Also, ensure that another pet isnt eating its food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_hip_dysplasia\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat has hip dysplasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of Hip Dysplasia in Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Lameness or limping that gets gradually worse.<\/li>\n<li>Trouble jumping.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise intolerance.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy and\/or irritability (due to pain)<\/li>\n<li>Stiffness and decreased range of motion in on or both rear limbs.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle loss in rear limbs1.<\/li>\n<p>29 Dec 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_in_pain_or_discomfort\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat is in pain or discomfort?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats respond to non-surgical management with a combination of <b>environmental changes, physical therapy, drug therapy, or weight loss. If these changes dont adequately relieve the cats pain, there are two surgical options available: femoral head and neck excision and total hip replacement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_hip_dysplasia_be_fixed_in_cats\"><\/span>Can hip dysplasia be fixed in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Severe hip dysplasia often requires surgery, but usually, treatment will fully rehabilitate your cat. If surgery isnt suitable for your cat, your vet may prescribe anti-inflammatory medication or physical therapies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_live_with_hip_dysplasia\"><\/span>Can a cat live with hip dysplasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats who suffer from hip dysplasia have joint laxity which will (sooner or later) contribute to the development of arthritis in the hip joint. Sadly, <b>these conditions are painful for cats, and need to be properly cared for to ensure your kitty has a comfortable, happy lifestyle<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_hip_dysplasia_in_cats_painful\"><\/span>Is hip dysplasia in cats painful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hip dysplasia is a painful condition that can cause limping and lameness. Heres what you should know about this condition and your cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_do_for_hip_dysplasia\"><\/span>What do vets do for hip dysplasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Total hip replacement is considered the most effective surgery for treating hip dysplasia. THR involves using plastic and metal implants to replace the entire hip joint, returning your dogs hip function to a more normal range and eliminating most of the hip dysplasia related discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cats_hip_is_dislocated\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat&#8217;s hip is dislocated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cats with a hip dislocation will have <b>severe hind limb lameness and may not be able to put any weight on the affected limb. The affected limb is often carried in a flexed (folded or pulled up) position and may appear shorter than the other limb.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_cat_has_hip_problems\"><\/span>How do you know if your cat has hip problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clinical signs of feline hip dysplasia include <b>limping or other apparent difficulties in walking, avoidance of physical activity, expression of pain if the hip is touched, and persistent licking or chewing at the hip area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_cats_leg_is_broken_or_dislocated\"><\/span>How do you tell if a cat&#8217;s leg is broken or dislocated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How do I know if my cat has broken its leg?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Severe limping, including not putting any weight on the leg, or just touching the toes down briefly as they walk.<\/li>\n<li>Wounds, swellings, bruising.<\/li>\n<li>Crying, howling, vocalising.<\/li>\n<li>Unwillingness to be touched, or reacting badly to you approaching.<\/li>\n<li>Hiding away, not eating.<\/li>\n<p>21 Jun 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_dog_has_hip_dysplasia\"><\/span>How can you tell if a dog has hip dysplasia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs affected by hip dysplasia can exhibit symptoms such as:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decreased activity.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased range of motion.<\/li>\n<li>Lameness in the hind legs.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty or reluctance rising, jumping, running, or climbing stairs.<\/li>\n<li>Wobbly, swaying, bunny hop gait.<\/li>\n<li>Loss of thigh muscle mass.<\/li>\n<li>Stiffness or limping.<\/li>\n<li>Pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_can_hip_dysplasia_be_diagnosed_in_dogs\"><\/span>At what age can hip dysplasia be diagnosed in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some experts divide hip dysplasia into two forms based on the age of onset of clinical signs: juvenile and mature. The juvenile form, as the name describes, occurs in dogs <b>under 18 months of age while the mature form is seen in older dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I tell if my cat has hip dysplasia?Do cats get hip problems?Why are my cats hips skinny?How can I tell if my cat has hip pain?What can be done for a cat with hip dysplasia?How do you tell if my cats hip is out of place?How does a vet check&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-111016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111016"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111016"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111016\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}