1. South African Veterinary Foundation
Suid-Afrikaanse Veterinêre Stigting
presents
Canine Hip Dysplasia

2. Mandate SA Veterinary Foundation
To promote and advance veterinary and related biological sciences in all their aspects. This includes supporting veterinary research at all levels, to fund bursaries and loans for veterinary studies and to invest and administer various financial portfolios in order to promote the knowledge, image and status of the Veterinary and Paraveterinary Professions and practice within Southern Africa resulting in improved quality of life for animals and humans.
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3. Hip dysplasia - what is this disease ?
Abnormal development of hip – not present at birth!
Very common orthopaedic disease of dogs
Polygenic multifactorial in origin which is why it is difficult to eradicate hip dysplasia by selective breeding
Heritability 0.2 to 0.6
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4. Hip dysplasia - what is this disease ?
Hip dysplasia results in
Increased hip laxity leading to subluxation (loose hips)
Later develops arthritis
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5. Hip dysplasia Normal hips Dysplastic hips
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6. Hip dysplasia Severely Normal hips dysplastic hips
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7. Hip dysplasia - clinical signs
May be radiologically abnormal but show no clinical signs
Gait abnormalities
Weakness in the hind quarters
Arthritis may be crippling in old age
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8. Hip dysplasia – diagnosis
Clinical examination by your vet
Radiographs (x-rays)
These have to be accurately positioned
Anaesthesia or heavy sedation is thus required.
Usually take extended and flexed hip views
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9. Hip dysplasia Extended view Flexed view
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10. Hip dysplasia – radiographs
Look for
Subluxation changes – loose hips
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11. Hip dysplasia Normal hip Loose hip
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12. Hip dysplasia – radiographs
Look for
Degenerative changes – arthritis
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13. Hip dysplasia Normal hip Arthritic hip
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14. Hip dysplasia – breeding
Dogs should be certified free of hip dysplasia before breeding with them
Take dog to your vet
Take registration papers with
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15. Hip dysplasia – breeding
Your dog needs to be positively identified with a microchip or tattoo number
You will have to sign a declaration form
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16. Hip dysplasia – declaration form
KUSA SAVA FCI
South African Veterinary Association and Kennel Union of South Africa
Hip and Elbow Dysplasia scheme
Application for hip and/or elbow dysplasia certification
Owners declaration
Registered name of cat/dog
Breed Sex Date of birth
NB Copy of registration certificate to be attached to application
Name of owner Tel
Address
I declare that:
1 the particulars stated above are correct and are of the dog submitted today for radiographic examination
2 the dog has not been previously radiographed for certification
3 the dog has not had surgery for hip or elbow dysplasia
4 I understand that the radiographs are the property of the veterinarian making them and will
be retained by him for 3 years
5 I understand that the results may be forwarded to the relevant breed society who may place
the gradings on a pedigree or registration certificate
6 I understand that results may be used anonymously for research purposes
Owner’s signature Date
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17. Hip dysplasia – breeding
The vet will send the radiographs (x-rays) to a veterinary radiologist
He/she will then issue a hip dysplasia certificate with the dog’s hip grading
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18. Hip dysplasia – certificate
KUSA SAVA FCI
International Hip Dysplasia Certificate
Certificate no. X1561
NAME : BEAUTIFUL DOG OF PRETORIA
BREED : RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
SEX : DOG
REGISTRATION NUMBER : BY MICROCHIP NUMBER :
DATE OF BIRTH : 2006:11:25
DATE OF RADIOGRAPHS : 2009:08:14
OWNER : MR DOG BREEDER P O BOX 12345
TOWN
1234
CLASSIFICATION
Left side A1
Right side A2
The above radiographs have been evaluated by the undersigned official
scrutineer according to the guidelines of the
Federation Cynologique Internationale
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19. Hip dysplasia Grading according to FCI system
FCI Grade
Description
Old RSA Grade A1
Excellent hips A2
Good hips B1
Fair hips B2
Marginal dysplasia 1 C1
Mild dysplasia C2
Mild to moderate dysplasia D1
Moderate dysplasia 2 D2
Moderate to severe dysplasia E1
Severe dysplasia 3 E2
Very severe dysplasia 4
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20. Hip dysplasia FCI grading D2 A2
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21. Hip dysplasia – treatment
Discuss with your vet
Mild cases get medical management
Severe cases require surgery which may be very expensive
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22. Hip dysplasia - conclusion
Buy puppies from hip dysplasia free parents
Ensure you only breed with dogs free of hip dysplasia
Have radiographs (x-rays) taken before breeding
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23. This presentation is proudly brought to you by the SAVF in order
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