Hip dysplasia is preventable if diagnosed before skeletal maturity. (safarivet.com)
Dogs reach skeletal maturity at different ages so speak with your veterinarian before starting to run together. (lipulse.com)
If clinical signs are present and the animal is at skeletal maturity (nine to 10 months of age), there is no reason to delay the surgery while the arthritis worsens. (texvetpets.org)