Hip dysplasia: understanding the options (conservative management)

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Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a common cause of hind limb lameness in dogs, and may be managed either conservatively or surgically. There is no single treatment option that is appropriate for every dog. This article looks at the evidence for the usefulness of conservative management, and discusses the different options within conservative management: optimisation of body weight; modulation of exercise; physiotherapy; and medical management, including use of analgesics, the prostaglandin receptor antagonist grapiprant, and various supplements. Conservative management should be multimodal, employing various of these options in combination as appropriate for the individual patient.