I think my stray female has bad hips =(

Lucky Paw · 11-18-2012, 11:29 PM

So i just got out of surgery recovery and im able to walk again so i have been spending alot of time with my dogs i mean ALOT of time, so anyway i have a stray female that is roughly a year old, her face and size reassemble DDR lines, she is very hyper and playful and runs super fast and has a exellent drive so the other day i got her to start going after the soccer ball so she loved it. NOW IT GETS INTERESTING so she starts jumping in the air and while she lands her first jump i hear her cry so i get curious and lay her down make sure she is relaxed and lets me touch her and the second i pull her leg back streight towards the tail she cryed real loud if i do the same towards her front side she doesnt cry, she does the lazy sit too and sometimes she bunny hops. I KNOW XRAYS IS THE ONLY WAY TO TELL FOR SURE AND I HAVE TO PREPARE FOR THE WORST.

llombardo · 11-18-2012, 11:48 PM

Maybe she just hurt herself on the landing?

PatchonGSD · 11-18-2012, 11:51 PM

If she has never had any issues before this particular incident she probably hurt herself on the landing. You probably need to take her to the vet if she is still in pain in case she has torn something.

msvette2u · 11-19-2012, 01:04 AM

It's hard on all dog breeds to jump but some seem better at it than GSDs...if she's okay and just sprained herself a bit, definitely try to keep her from leaping up in the air.
Another member lost on of their dogs when he leaped really high and landed badly and injured himself internally upon landing

wolfstraum · 11-19-2012, 07:10 AM

Classic ACL injury scenerio.

CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!

Surgery is still a fix - but sometimes more problems arise. But more likely is ACL tear than hip issue.

Lee

Jax08 · 11-19-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfstraum

Classic ACL injury scenerio.

CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!!

Surgery is still a fix - but sometimes more problems arise. But more likely is ACL tear than hip issue.

Lee

Yup. Been there, done this.

Get her hips xrayed while they are xraying her knee

WVGSD · 11-19-2012, 03:32 PM

The pain with hyperextension of the hind leg is classic for a cruciate ligament tear. No more jumping in the air!!!

My sister was using soft frisbees to exercise her GSD earlier this year and she was jumping in the air for them. When the dog began to have difficulties, my sister took her to a vet. She was diagnosed with a luxating patella and partially ruptured patellar tendon.

Jax08 · 11-19-2012, 03:34 PM

Mine tore hers coming to a sudden stop on wet grass. It's not just the jumping you have to worry about. It's the full speed, sudden awkward stop as well.

qbchottu · 11-19-2012, 03:40 PM

Vet visit for xrays. Get hips/elbows done when she is under.

Lucy Dog · 11-19-2012, 03:58 PM

Could be anything from a pulled muscle to a knee injury like Lee mentioned to hips. Your guess is as good as mine.

Regardless, your dog needs to see a vet.

11-18-2012, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lucky Paw Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: tampa FL Posts: 152	I think my stray female has bad hips =( So i just got out of surgery recovery and im able to walk again so i have been spending alot of time with my dogs i mean ALOT of time, so anyway i have a stray female that is roughly a year old, her face and size reassemble DDR lines, she is very hyper and playful and runs super fast and has a exellent drive so the other day i got her to start going after the soccer ball so she loved it. NOW IT GETS INTERESTING so she starts jumping in the air and while she lands her first jump i hear her cry so i get curious and lay her down make sure she is relaxed and lets me touch her and the second i pull her leg back streight towards the tail she cryed real loud if i do the same towards her front side she doesnt cry, she does the lazy sit too and sometimes she bunny hops. I KNOW XRAYS IS THE ONLY WAY TO TELL FOR SURE AND I HAVE TO PREPARE FOR THE WORST. __________________ Teddy 12-4-11 Chuly 9-17-12

11-18-2012, 11:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
llombardo Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,938	Maybe she just hurt herself on the landing? __________________ Misty- Samoyed Mix Tannor- Golden Retriever CGC Robyn- German Shepherd CGC Cats-Thunder, Harley, Miley, Bandit, and Ferah RIP Boo..Black Lab "A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more than he loves himself."

11-18-2012, 11:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
PatchonGSD Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,514	If she has never had any issues before this particular incident she probably hurt herself on the landing. You probably need to take her to the vet if she is still in pain in case she has torn something. __________________ Balen Patchon Adopted 8-28-12 http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1275860 Failure is success, if you learn from it.

11-19-2012, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
wolfstraum Crowned Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: PA Posts: 8,211	Classic ACL injury scenerio. CLASSIC!!!!!!!!!!! Surgery is still a fix - but sometimes more problems arise. But more likely is ACL tear than hip issue. Lee __________________ Csabre Sch1, Hexe Sch2, Bengal, Komet, Kyra, Kira & Kougar v Wolfstraum ~ - Danger Sch1 SAR - ATB~ Kougar Sch3, Kyra Sch3, Cito Sch2, Alice Sch1, Kelsey CD, Ret ~ Basha Sch3, Fenja Sch3 wolfstraum.net

11-19-2012, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
WVGSD Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,231	The pain with hyperextension of the hind leg is classic for a cruciate ligament tear. No more jumping in the air!!! My sister was using soft frisbees to exercise her GSD earlier this year and she was jumping in the air for them. When the dog began to have difficulties, my sister took her to a vet. She was diagnosed with a luxating patella and partially ruptured patellar tendon. __________________ Shannon Sabra - new GSD puppy - April 30, 2012 Max - rescue GSD - Dec 22, 2010 to March 7, 2012 Sable - rescue GSD - at the bridge

11-19-2012, 01:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	It's hard on all dog breeds to jump but some seem better at it than GSDs...if she's okay and just sprained herself a bit, definitely try to keep her from leaping up in the air. Another member lost on of their dogs when he leaped really high and landed badly and injured himself internally upon landing

11-19-2012, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,029	Mine tore hers coming to a sudden stop on wet grass. It's not just the jumping you have to worry about. It's the full speed, sudden awkward stop as well. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

11-19-2012, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
qbchottu Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,714	Vet visit for xrays. Get hips/elbows done when she is under.

11-19-2012, 03:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,944	Could be anything from a pulled muscle to a knee injury like Lee mentioned to hips. Your guess is as good as mine. Regardless, your dog needs to see a vet.

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