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Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) and hip dysplasia (HD) are the most common disorders of the hindlimbs in dogs, but little evidence about the combined occurrence of these diseases has been published so far. The purpose of this study was to learn more about the influence of HD on the development of CCLD. During the period 2016-2020, 465 dogs (12.36%) were diagnosed with CCLD at the Orthopedics Department of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Ghent University). In this group, 17% showed concomitant HD. In the dogs with HD, the cranial cruciate ligament rupture in the first stifle occured at a younger age than in the dogs with normal hips. In addition, the dogs with HD were more likely to develop a bilateral cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Furthermore, in case of unilateral HD, the dogs were at greater risk of developing a cranial cruciate ligament rupture in the contralateral knee. The results emphasize the importance of keeping dogs with HD limp-free, in order to prevent overuse of the knees. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Whenever a discussion arises regarding canine hip problems, many veterinarians will automatically conclude that it’s hip dysplasia they are dealing with, often followed by the statement that mostly large breed dogs suffer from this condition. In the literature, this statement is largely confirmed; however, canine hip problems include more than the typical dysplastic joint in large to giant breed dogs. In this paper, the other “usual suspects” are discussed, particularly in small breed dogs. The focus lies on the pelvic anatomy, the possible diagnoses and the treatment options, both conservatively and surgically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]