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It s important to you that your pets lead healthier, happier lives. Whether you want veterinary advice, behavioral insight, or the best-in-market pet essentials that make every day more joyful, for both you and your cat or dog, The Well-Balanced Pet
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Our dogs need our love and support. When we bring them home to live with us, it s a commitment to their care in sickness and in health. Hip dysplasia in dogs can be disconcerting to see because you know that it is uncomfortable for your pup, but it s treatable. Hip dysplasia is abnormal growth or development of the hips, explains Dr. Callie Harris, DVM, a veterinarian at Purina. When a dog has hip dysplasia, the ball and socket of the hip joints do not fit smoothly, which can result in deterioration and loss of joint function.