1.   Arthritis, hip dysplasia, disc diseases, muscle atrophy and a number of other similar conditions are extremely common in older pets.

2.   A congenital heart defect, hip dysplasia, epilepsy or severe skin allergy can turn a loving relationship into an emotional rollercoaster.

3.   German Shepherds, Saint Bernards and Rottweilers may suffer from hip dysplasia.

4.   Gus has a degenerative joint problem called hip dysplasia.

5.   Holloway uses deep-tissue massage to facilitate recovery from surgery and treat physical problems such as hip dysplasia.

6.   Studies show that restricting caloric intake to control for slower growth helps reduce the risk of hip dysplasia.

7.   Sydney is a two-year-old pedigreed dog, one of many pets getting what is fast becoming a routine surgery for hip dysplasia.

8.   These are the top ten breeds of dogs who suffer the greatest prevalence of hip dysplasia, according to the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.

9.   Her mixed black lab, Ebony, is undergoing acupuncture therapy for hip dysplasia.