Essentials of Hip Dysplasia

Hip dysplasia does not announce itself. It shows up gradually — in a dog who is slower to rise in the morning, reluctant on the stairs, or just a little off in the hind end in a way that is easy to miss if you are not looking for it. By the time most pet owners notice something is wrong, the joint has often been compensating for a long time.

That gap between onset and diagnosis is exactly where this e-book lives.

Vet Candy's "Essentials of Hip Dysplasia" is a free clinical resource built for veterinary professionals who want to close that gap — to catch it earlier, treat it smarter, and give their patients the best possible outcome from the moment suspicion begins to the final recheck.

Who Wrote It

This is not a general overview pulled together from a textbook. It is a specialist-level resource built from the clinical experience of four of the most respected voices in veterinary orthopedics.

Dr. Arnold Lesser, Dr. Sarah Israel Gaines of BluePearl Pet Hospital, Dr. Karl Maritato, DVM, DACVS of MedVet, and Dr. Nina R. Kieves of The Ohio State University each contributed their expertise to create a guide that reflects how the best clinicians in this space actually think about hip dysplasia — from first presentation through recovery.

That breadth of perspective matters. Hip dysplasia management is not one decision. It is a series of decisions, and having multiple specialist voices in the same resource means you are getting the full picture rather than a single school of thought.

What You Will Learn

The e-book covers the full clinical arc of hip dysplasia — from early detection through advanced imaging, surgical options, and post-operative care protocols. You will come away with a stronger framework for when to image, which treatment path fits which patient, and how to set realistic expectations for owners navigating a diagnosis that can feel overwhelming.

Whether you are a new graduate building your orthopedic confidence or a practicing DVM who wants to make sure your approach reflects current standards, this guide meets you where you are.

Why It Matters

Hip dysplasia is one of the most common orthopedic diagnoses in small animal practice. It is also one of the most undertreated — not because options do not exist, but because the decision tree can feel complicated and the window for the most effective interventions is easy to miss.

The veterinary professionals who contributed to this e-book have spent careers in that decision tree. They know where the confusion happens and they wrote directly to it.

Your patients cannot tell you their hips hurt. This e-book helps make sure you can figure it out before it gets worse.

Get Your Free Copy

"Essentials of Hip Dysplasia" is free for all Vet Candy members. Download it now at myvetcandy.com and add it to your clinical library today.

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