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antaean, Flickr Hip dysplasia is a common affliction for household dogs that can cause arthritis or lameness if untreated. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Jonathan Murray, owner of Parker Veterinary Hospital in Charlotte, N.C., to get some insights about the condition. What are the signs that my dog has hip dysplasia? Hip dysplasia is the medical term for abnormal development if the hip joint. The abnormality occurs as the puppy grows up and the hip joint develops. Dysplasia results in a hip joint that is "too loose," resulting in pain and arthritis due to abnormal motion within the joint. The signs of hip ...

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