{"id":3892,"date":"2025-08-27T12:39:07","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T11:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/?page_id=3892"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:45:04","slug":"early-hip-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/early-hip-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Early hip health"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3892\" class=\"elementor elementor-3892\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58f16b05 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58f16b05\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e50b341\" data-id=\"e50b341\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a3970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35a3970\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Early hip health: JPS Surgery &amp; PennHIP scoring<\/h4><p>At Potton Vets, we offer advanced options for assessing and protecting your puppy\u2019s long-term joint health\u2014starting from just a few weeks of age. Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS) and PennHIP scoring are two complementary tools in the early detection and management of canine hip dysplasia.<\/p><h6>What Is Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS)?<\/h6><p>JPS is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can significantly reduce the severity of hip dysplasia\u2014but timing is critical. It is most effective when performed in puppies are between 12 and 16 weeks of age, before major pelvic growth is complete.<\/p><ul><li>Encourages better development of the hip socket (acetabulum)<\/li><li>Reduces future joint laxity<\/li><li>Can prevent or greatly delay osteoarthritis<\/li><li>Most affected in mild to moderately affected hips<\/li><\/ul><h6>What Is PennHIP Scoring?<\/h6><p>JPS is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can significantly reduce the severity of hip dysplasia\u2014but timing is critical. It is most effective when performed in puppies are between 12 and 16 weeks of age, before major pelvic growth is complete.<\/p><ul><li>Helps breeders select against hip dysplasia in puppies intended for breeding<\/li><li>Measures hip laxity objectively and reliably<\/li><li>Supports early detection &#8211; but comes slightly too late for JPS eligibility<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c92fb66\" data-id=\"2c92fb66\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5092a1e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"5092a1e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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data-id=\"35f27df5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-666caf6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"666caf6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>How Potton Vets Can Help<\/h6><ul><li>Orthopaedic screening at 12 weeks to assess JPS suitability<\/li><li>JPS surgery carried out on-site by experienced clinicians<\/li><li>PennHIP scoring from 16 weeks for breeders and high-risk cases<\/li><li>Follow-up care, including K-Laser therapy to support joint health<\/li><li>Client education and tailored advice for growing dogs<\/li><\/ul><h6>Who should consider JPS or PennHIP?<\/h6><ul><li>Owners of Labradors, German Shepards, Golden retrievers, and other high-risk breeds<\/li><li>Breeders looking for early screenings of litters<\/li><li>Pet owners seeking to avoid future hip arthritis, especially in active dogs<\/li><\/ul><h6>Next steps:<\/h6><ul><li>Book a screening exam at 12 weeks if you&#8217;re considering JPS<\/li><li>Book a PennHIP assessment at 16 weeks if your puppy is intended for breeding<\/li><li>Not sure which applies? Call us at 01767260007 or email us at clients@pottonvets.co.uk<\/li><\/ul><h6>Do you offer OFA hip and elbow screening?<\/h6><p>We are also registered for the OFA (Orthopeaedic foundation of animals) <a href=\"https:\/\/ofa.org\/diseases\/hip-dysplasia\/\">hip<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ofa.org\/diseases\/elbow-dysplasia\/\">elbow<\/a> dysplasia screening schemes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-9b9aebf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9b9aebf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;56af233&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d0733f6\" data-id=\"d0733f6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-807f445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"807f445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n.jps_pennhip_table {\n    overflow: auto;\n    width: 100%;\n}\n\n.jps_pennhip_table table {\n    border: 1px solid #dededf;\n    height: 100%;\n    width: 100%;\n    table-layout: fixed;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border-spacing: 1px;\n    text-align: left;\n}\n\n\n\n.jps_pennhip_table th {\n    border: 1px solid #dededf;\n    background-color: #EAF8FE;\n    color: #015FAB;\n    padding: 5px;\n}\n\n.jps_pennhip_table td {\n    border: 1px solid #dededf;\n    background-color: #ffffff;\n    color: #000000;\n    padding: 5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"jps_pennhip_table\" role=\"region\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<table>\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th><\/th>\n            <th>Purpose<\/th>\n            <th>Age<\/th>\n            <th>Main use<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td>JPS<\/td>\n            <td>Preventative surgical correction<\/td>\n            <td>12-16 weeks<\/td>\n            <td>For at-risk dogs - 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