Best exercises for 70lb dog with hip dysplasia to lose weight?

Hip dysplasia means that Chuck's hips have poor conformation resulting in hip joint laxity. Over time this will result in arthritis and pain. Keeping Chuck thin and providing steady exercise such as walking will maintain the muscles that support the hips. This will reduce the development of arthritis. If he is already showing signs of pain please put him on medication so he can continue to be active and maintain his muscle mass. I like to give omega3 supplement in addition to a joint supplement. You may also want to discuss Adequan injections with your veterinarian. They help reduce the damage to the joint cartilage. It's best not to have Chuck do any jumping as this may make the discomfort worse. Absolutely work on getting him to a normal weight if he's heavy as the extra weight is hard on the joints. Many dogs live long active lives with hip dysplasia when their owners are proactive with their care. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Chuck.

For such a young dog, I recommend to have Boogie examined by the veterinarian. Dysplasia is something that tends to get worse over time and if you take appropriate action now, you may be able to avoid or slow this down. He will need an exam and radiographs to begin figuring out your options. At home you can put Boogie on an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for pets. A joint supplement would also help. Lastly, a prescription diet for joint health will also be beneficial but they cannot fix the dysplasia. Here is a link with further information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention/ I hope this helps.

I would recommend a full assessment by a veterinary rehabilitation specialist or physiotherapist given his conditions which complicate each other. Strict weight management is vital for both and i would recommend hills metabolic mobility diet for such. Acupuncture and chiropractic care may also help relieve any spasm and improve nerve control in the area and improve bowel motility

Great question! I would take Butters for several walks a day, but at a short distance. This way, he gets exercise without putting a lot of strain on his knee. If he does start limping, take him home right away. You can also consider swimming. It's a great low impact exercise that won't put a lot of strain on his knee, and would help him lose weight. It will help him build up his muscles as well. Diet is also another important component of weight loss. I would speak to your vet about a diet food for him, and make sure not to give him any treats or human food at all.

Hello. In bad weather, just do the best you can. Walking in the snow actually burns quite a few more calories then an easy stroll in the grass. Even just walking around the house or up & down stairs is great exercise ( if Simba has no problems with his hips ). Just like in people, it is not what you eat, but how much. You can easily control how much he eats, but you can also switch him to a weight control diet. There are many available, some you can just pick up, others like Hills w/d or r/d require a prescription from your veterinarian. Cut out all treats & table scraps & if Simba begs for treats you can give him a couple of baby carrots, or a few tablespoons of salt free canned green beans. With time, the weight should come off. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It's good that you are trying to make sure Jasper is comfortable! I would feed him a diet formulated for large breed dogs, you could even consider a joint specific diet such as Hills j/d or Purina JM through your veterinarian. I would also consider getting him on a joint supplement with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as well as Omega 3 farty acids. Depending on his comfort level you should talk to your veterinarian on whether an anti-inflammatories would be helpful long term as well. Good luck!

It sounds like she may have some pain in her hips if she tends to shake her legs when the hips are extended. Consider a glucosamine joint supplement, and keep her at a healthy weight-- short to medium walks are great if she tolerates them well. An underwater treadmill is also a great way to get in some good exercise and keep the leg muscles strong. You can also train her to do "sit to stand" exercises, which are essentially squats. When done regularly, these exercises can be very helpful in building and maintaining muscles of the hips that help keep them comfortable and mobile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i2DofIWDxI Thank you for asking PetCoach!