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(57) [Summary]nA nutritionally balanced dog food composition comprising a dietary pyrophosphate source and methods of use thereof for reducing the incidence and extent of hip subluxation in dogs. One embodiment of the dog food composition comprises about 2.0% by weight (% by weight) sodium hydrogen pyrophosphate. In use, and in one embodiment of the method, to improve hip stability and reduce the incidence and severity of canine hip dysplasia, weaning from 6-8 weeks of age to about 2 years of age. In the meantime, the composition is given to the puppy as substantially the only diet. |