Please always consult your vet if you have any concerns about your dog’s health.Ī portosystemic shunt (PSS) is an issue related to your dog’s blood circulatory system. *This information should not be considered to be veterinary advice. Otherwise, vets may recommend a range of treatments to give relief, including physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, weight management, painkillers, supplements, and brace supports.

This would usually only be used in the most serious of cases. The only absolute treatment for hip dysplasia is a total hip replacement. What are the treatments for hip dysplasia? If you buy a Shih Tzu puppy, check that the breeder has had both parents tested, which should reduce the risk of inheriting the condition. Even then the dog will need x rays to determine whether they have inherited the condition. Hip dysplasia cannot be evaluated by a vet until a dog is two years of age. In the most severe cases, a dog could lose all use of their rear legs. In mild cases hip dysplasia can cause inflammation, eventually leading to arthritis. It’s described as a genetic malformation and occurs when a dog’s thigh bone doesn’t fit into the hip socket. Hip dysplasia is an inherited condition affecting many different dog breeds, including some Shih Tzus.

Normal shih tzu hip xray