Labradoodle & Goldendoodle Forum
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Hip Dyplasia runs in all larger breed dogs, including Standard Poodles, Goldens, and Labs, and it is genetic. Hopefully, you purchased your puppy from a reputable breeder who does genetic hip testing on the breeding dogs, and only breeds dogs with good hip scores. That's not a guarantee against Hip Dysplasia, but it's your best protection against it.
Information on H.D. from the Canine Inherited Disease database: http://ic.upei.ca/cidd/disorder/hip-dysplasia
Beyond that, it's important to provide good nutrition, and not let your dog become overweight. Excessive weight gain in puppyhood can exacerbate joint problems, as can being overweight period. Excess calcium in puppyhood is thought to contribute to joint problems as well. Vertical jumping and strenuous exercise that places too much stress on the hips should be avoided while a puppy is still growing.
The jury is still out on how effective glucosamine and/or chondroitin are in preventing or lessening the severity of Hip Dysplasia. It may not help, but I don't think it can hurt, though. Some foods have it included in their formulas.
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