canine hip dysplasia

canine hip dysplasia
a bone disorder seen in dogs, particularly in large breeds, in which it may be hereditary; the acetabulum is shallow, the femoral head may be deformed or small, and there is excessive movement at the hip joint, which eventually becomes inflamed and weakened.

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