Other causes include joint infection, often as the result of bites or following joint trauma and damage. (norwalkanimalhospital.com)
Contributing environmental influences are varied, but development of HD can be encouraged by factors such as repeated episodes of joint trauma, or rapid weight gain and growth rate due to excessive food intake. (happytailsspa-blog.com)
Dogs that have experienced severe joint trauma may also benefit from Jubilee Wafers. (aplusflintriverranch.com)