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This article is from the Canine Hip Dysplasia FAQ, by rpd-info@zmall.com (Cindy Tittle Moore) with numerous contributions by others.

02 Canine Hip Dysplasia: What Exactly Is PennHIP?

PennHIP is a scientific method to evaluate a dog for its
susceptibility to develop Hip Dysplasia. The radiographic procedure
involves a special positioning of the dog so that the dog's "passive
hip laxity" can be accurately measured. In simple terms, passive hip
laxity refers to the degree of looseness of the hip ball in the hip
socket when the dog's muscles are completely relaxed. Research has
shown that the degree of passive hip laxity is an important factor in
determining susceptibility to develop Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
later in life. Radiographic evidence of hip DJD, also known as
osteoarthritis, is the universally accepted confirmation of CHD.
PennHIP is being marketed by International Canine Genetics, Inc. (ICG)
of Malvern, PA.

 

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