margun Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hi all, 2 months ago or so I noticed a slight bunny hopping and swagger from my 8 month old black lab bitch when she runs at a medium speed. I've tried to keep everything within the recommended from the day I got her (limited exercise, healthy weight). She shows no signs of pain or discomfort, but I took her to the vets for a check up. They said there was slightly restricted movement in her rear right hip but that she was too young for an x-ray to provide conclusive evidence of hip dysplasia, but the current signs gave 'cause for concern' and suggested I continue with restricted exercise and consider a diet change or glucosamine supplements. The vet said I should X-ray her at 12months. Really worried about her, she is such a nice little dog and shows real promise. The next few months are going to be long....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 were the parents hip tested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Yes - this is an insurance not a guarantee though. I know a couple of other dogs which canter with a hopping type gait, both over 5 with no problems (yet). Hoping it's just a trait she'll grow out of but gut feel not good.... Edited June 8, 2011 by margun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1979 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 My Lab had a limp from his front leg at 9 months, again like you said followed it by the book, didnt over exercise him when he was young etc. Vet had him on Metacam for 3 weeks and limited exercise on lead only no improvement, Then had him x Ray'd for elbow dysplasia which didnt really show anything. Then they had him on a course of five injections(cant remember the name) About a month later the limping seemed to stop and he's been fine for the last 9 months. Vet suggested all along not too panic and it could be a growth phase...So although its gonna be an anxious time it might not be that bad! I'll find out the name of the injections if you want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margun Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I really hope it's a growth phase, just her muscles not catching up with her bones (unlikely). What was the name of the injections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm1979 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 I'll dig back through my paperwork or ring the vets for you and find out, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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