Search Results for ‘hip dysplasia’

My puppy has been with us for a few days now. He seems more active than he should, runs around a lot, but goes to sleep on his own. He is 8 weeks. We are playing tug a few times a day (probably like 5), and I was wondering if this is a poor idea in terms of developing joints or hip issues later...

Hello guys ! My puppy has been walking weird since we got back from the dog park two days ago (he ran and played with other dogs, jumped too). I have took an appointement next week at the vet but am really stressed. Could this be a sign of hip dysplasia ? He is the Fifth gen and neither his...

Hiya, I'm new to this site but I'm after some honest opinions and I won't be offended! I have 2 gsd litter mates. (Before anyone jumps on that, I'm here for hip advise not the fact I have litter mates) One boy has just been diagnosed with hip dysplasia at 6 months old. The rest of the...

(21 mo Update on Post #31) Hello, my male GSD is 11 months and I took him to the vet because he was limping. They did X-rays and sent them over to me. I'm no professional but it looks like mild hip dysplasia? What do you think? UPDATE: my vet called and told me he has hip dysplasia and...

I took my 8-month old male to the vet a couple days ago because he was limping. We took X-rays and the vet said he doesn't see any issues with his bones. What do you think? Any signs of hip dysplasia?

Good evening everyone. This is my first time on a forum. I’m trying this out of desperation. My highly active and well trained GSD has displayed significant fast onset muscle atrophy. She can barely stand and struggles to move in the most basic manners. 5 1/2 weeks ago she was as active as ever...

advice please our 5yr old boy has been displaying lameness on back right leg after even mild exercise, including walking on beach. treatment - meloxicam daily for pain, plus 3 weeks into cartrophen course plus golden paste fish oil and glucosomine xray report says - Stifles palatable...

Hey all. While we were figuring out that my girl has a chicken allergy, I had a battery of X-rays done. Can I get opinions on her hips? She is having a lot of concerning issues and I am trying to find answers. One doc is saying arthritis and HD, but when I look at different photos online, her...

So my rescue GSD has severe bilateral hip dysplasia and is currently on NSAIDS, but she still seems to be under the weather. She’s not as painful as before, but she gets easily tired from short walks and prefers to lie down most of the time. She is around 6-7 years old and I imagine her...

Hey everyone We have a 5 month old male pup that has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. The vets did an x ray and told us we'll need to schedule a surgery asap. I didn't like the "surgery first" approach neither the time pressure they have put on us. We are getting a second opinion on Weds...

My dog Max is in 5 th month but I find his hind leg is twisting while walking .. I’m giving him calcium,multivitamin tablets regularly. I bought it from show line. My breeder says it’s normal but I like to know whether it’s normal or not ?

Hi all. We rescued our puppy on Halloween. Prior to rescuing him he was found as a stray and kept at a vet down south where they did a multitude of tests. He had a dislocation which the ortho said was old and that he was healing fine. Because of this though they took X-rays. (I will post a pic...

I read posts and saw videos by others and love the input the forum has. So would love everyone’s two cents. I would love to know when to be conserved about puppies hind legs. She stands with feet together a lot and sways when she walks. Does not bunny run and has no problem jumping on couches...

Hello, I have a weird situation that’s really worrying me. Long story short I have an 11.5 week old German Shepherd female who weighs about 15 LBS. Last Sunday we noticed she started limping and running sideways. Her gait was super off. First thing we did was make an appointment with our vet...

Took these x-rays to the orthopedic surgeon, he said both hips are bad. Couldn't even say which is worse. Told me that fixing one hip should fix the issue because she will most likely shift her weight. Told me to pick the hip. Any one stand out to you? Would you do the THR she is 6.5 years old...

Hello all, I have been reading discussions on this website for the longest time and have learned so much from fellow members! I am a first time GS mom and in need of serious help! I have a 8 month old named Zac (60 lbs) who has been a picky eater ever since we got him. Me and my husband have...

My 13-14 week old puppy is walking strangely. When walking slowly he twists his back paws then lift them up and then put them forward and repeat this while he walks. I don't know what does it means, is it normal or some sort of problem. If it's a problem then is it supposed to solved some mild...

When reading about an otherwise perfect sire I noticed it says "although functionally sound one elbow didn't certify" though the hips are certified 'good' as per the OFA database. How worrisome is this and does this mean he may have/get elbow dysplasia and therefore his offspring will be...

Hello everyone, I plan to get my first GSD pup in this Oct. and I'm looking for a good breeder to make an early reservation. My expectation for the pup is to become a good family companion, neither for working or showing. I did as much research as possible and I contacted two breeders: 1. vom...

My 10.5 month old GSD has been symptomatic since he was ~2-3 months old. He is scheduled for the first of two total hip replacement (replacement of ball and joint areas of the hip with prosthetics) surgeries on 2/25/2020. The surgeries will be done approximately 3 months apart for healing...