The diets of big puppies should be carefully managed to help prevent developmental orthopedic disease. (healthypets.mercola.com)
«If rapid growth is induced, this may drive the genetics of these breeds at risk for developmental orthopedic disease (for example, hip or elbow dysplasia),» she says. (laurelwoodvets.com)
Studies have also shown that large breed puppies fed diets with high calcium content or high calcium and phosphorus content also acquired developmental orthopedic disease. (healthypets.mercola.com)