FHO Decoded
Your dog just got diagnosed with a hip problem. Surgery was mentioned. And now you’re Googling "FHO" at midnight with way too many questions.
FHO Decoded is the podcast that brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood hip surgeries in veterinary medicine — Femoral Head Ostectomy. Whether your dog has hip dysplasia, trauma, or chronic pain, FHO can sound scary — but it doesn’t have to be.
Hosted by the team at Sustainable Vet, this series dives deep into the science, outcomes, and real-life recovery journeys behind FHO surgery — no jargon, no scare tactics, just the honest answers you need to make confident decisions.
Whether you’re a concerned dog parent wondering if your pup will ever walk normally again, or a veterinary professional looking for a trusted, client-friendly resource, FHO Decoded gives you the clarity and compassion this decision deserves.
Because understanding your dog’s surgery shouldn’t feel harder than the surgery itself.
For clear recovery tips, trusted tools, and surgeon-backed advice, visit us at https://www.sustainablevet.org.
FHO Decoded
Latest Episodes
From Surgery to Play: What Recovery Looks Like After FHO
FHO surgery can be life-changing — but recovery is where the magic really happens. In this final episode of our mini-series, we take you inside the post-op journey: from hospital stay and pain management to underwater treadmills and long-term r...
The Hidden Signs of Hip Pain: When to Act and What to Expect
Dogs hide discomfort well — sometimes too well. By the time limping becomes obvious, a hip problem like dysplasia or trauma may have already caused serious damage. In this episode, we unpack the subtle signs that something’s wrong, how veterina...
Healing Hips: The Surprising Benefits of FHO Surgery
How can removing part of a hip joint actually improve movement? In this episode, we dive deeper into FHO — Femoral Head Ostectomy — and uncover the real-world results this surgery delivers. From why it’s especially successful in small dogs to h...
Rewiring the Hip: How FHO Surgery Helps Dogs Walk Again
Imagine removing part of your hip joint… and walking better afterward. That’s the surprising science behind FHO — Femoral Head Ostectomy — a surgery giving dogs with severe hip pain a new lease on life. In this episode, we explore how the body ...