Large breed pets susceptible to arthritis have to be monitored to ensure healthy weight limits as excess weight on the dog's joints, speeds up the
onset of joint degeneration.
In addition to total hip replacement, other surgical options include triple pelvic osteotomy, juvenile pubic symphysiodesis, and excision arthroplasty with consideration given to the age of the animal and the
degree of joint degeneration.
On the other hand, if surgery by an experienced orthopedic surgeon with good equipment is an option you can afford it may lessen the long term
severity of the joint degeneration and is probably a good choice.