Golden Retriever Hip Replacement. This surgery is not recommended for dogs with a greater weight of 2025 kg. The hip joint is replaced with an artificial ball and socket often made of plastic and stainless steel attached to the pelvis and femur in place of the abnormal joint.
According to a 2017 study entitled The Demographics of Canine Hip Dysplasia in the United States and Canada the quoted prevalence of dog hip dysplasia in Goldens is an approximate range of 85 to 149 of all dogs both male and female. Restricted activity and careful rehabilitation are necessary to ensure proper healing. Total cost for the surgery is 4661 - gulp.
This surgery is not recommended for dogs with a greater weight of 2025 kg.
Restricted activity and careful rehabilitation are necessary to ensure proper healing. Some veterinarians believe hip replacement surgery should be avoided unless there is no alternative. Restricted activity and careful rehabilitation are necessary to ensure proper healing. If before the age of 26 months the purchased dog develops hip or elbow dysplasia as evaluated by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals exam MUST occur between 24 and 26 months of age the Seller will compensate the Purchaser once with either 1 another puppy of equal value or similar quality replace or 2 the original purchase price to be refunded in lieu of a replacement puppy.
