4 Leading Causes of St. Bernard Mobility Loss

St. Bernard uses dog wheelchair to improve mobility

1. Hip Dysplasia and St. Bernards The St. Bernard breed is at high risk for developing hip dysplasia. As a general rule of thumb, the larger the dog, the higher the risk. With the possibility of an adult male St. Bernard weighing as much as 180 lbs. as a breed, the St. Bernard is firmly classified as a large dog.  Hip dysplasia is a degenerative condition; in most dogs, the degenerative process is slow. Muscle and leg strength loss is common in a St. Bernard at end-stage hip dysplasia. Dogs with severe hip dysplasia may experience their hind leg’s collapsing…

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