Femoral head ostectomy (FHO) surgery in dogs involves surgically removing the head of the femur (ball part of the hip joint) to minimize pain associated with canine hip dysplasia or other conditions involving the hip. Dr. Lauren Blackwelder, friend of integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby, discusses FHO surgery in dogs, explains which dogs might benefit from this treatment, and prepares you for what to expect if your dog needs an FHO. Plus she tells the story of her childhood dog who underwent an FHO.
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