Sentences with phrase «prevent hip and elbow dysplasia»

This will help keep the extra weight off the breed so they can keep a lean build and prevent hip and elbow dysplasia.

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To help prevent the chance of hip or elbow dysplasia developing make sure your dog is on a healthy, well proportioned diet, and avoid excessive running and jumping while still a puppy as this can be hard on the developing joints.

Large breeds (think Great Danes or Saint Bernards) can benefit from diets lower in fat, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D: food formulated for to help prevent over-rapid growth, which can cause «hip and elbow dysplasia,» says Dr. Gary Richter.