URGENT!!! popping hips

[loveabully]

This is really bothering me does any of your puppies hips pop when they walk mine do an It's really scary I don't want him to have hip problems he doesn't seem to be in any pain he jumps he runs plays the vet said he looks fine an she's just going to keep an eye on it I was just wondering how many other puppies hips do that I know they have looser joints then other dogs but should they pop an will it go away?

 

[Davidh]

Has your vet done an x-ray to make sure she does not have hip dysplasia? They shouldn't pop all the time.

 

[ChanelnBrutus]

I have never heard Brutus's hips pop. I would be a little concerned about that nd maybe have the vet check to make sure its not hd

 

[JeannieCO]

Wilson left hip pops and has ever since he was a puppy (he'll be 2 in Jan). It doesn't do it too much now but when he was little it seemed to (but I think I was overly concerned too - a worry wort). I haven't ever had an xray done but his vet (and he's a good one) said that he's just fine. When he does have leg issues, strains from running, pulled groin, etc., it does always seem to be that side. I keep a watch on him and if he favors any leg it's that one. I do mention to my hubby that I have a gut feeling that as he gets older he'll have some problems with it....but that's just my gut feeling, not a medical opinion.

 

[loveabully]

yeah it seems to only be the left one I don't hear it pop I feel it I give him a joint supplement it called cosequin he's been on it for a month now so I'm just hoping it goes away or gets better when he gets older

 

[loveabully]

bump

 

[elearn]

all of Hermans joints pop i feel them when I grab him and he runs away from me. but i dont hear them popping when he walks. when i asked his vet she said he's still growing and didnt seem too concerned about it. i read somewhere (maybe here) to not give the joint supplements while they are still young and growing so i dont know. but i am keeping my eye on them (he's 7 months).

 

[Bizzymammabee]

That would kind of worry me. Could it have to do with the fact that all of the growth plates are not set? If your dog were older I would say definitely try some cosequine but I am not sure if that is actually something that should be given now. Can you ask the breeder if they had any instances of HD in their lines? Or even if it is something they have had their lines tested for.

Either way, Raven and I are sending puppy prayers that it doesn't turn out to be anything bad. Good luck.

 

[kazzy220]

My first thought was hip dysplasia too .... going to tag [MENTION=860]sheshistory[/MENTION] on this one!!!

 

[sheshistory]

Hi there. Do not panic but I would get to a orthopedic surgeon for an x-ray as soon as you can. The popping sound could be a sign of hip dysplasia, which is much more treatable, if caught early. I would not suggest going to a regular vet first because you will just be throwing your money away. If you go to the orthopedic specialist, who has a much more knowledge and resources pertaining to hip issues, they will be able to give you an idea of what is going on. My puppy Truman had severe hip dysplasia and his hip eventually popped right out of socket. Prior to that, he showed little discomfort and remember, bullies are FAMOUS for hiding their injuries and pain. Because we caught it early (and arthritis had not set in) we had a few treatment options.

So my recommendation is to by-pass the vet and go right to the orthopedic specialist with your concerns and see what they say. If you have any more specific questions, I'm happy to answer!

 

[loveabully]

before Truman got diagnosed with hd did he show any signs like limping or bunny hopping when he walked or anything cause franklin does show any signs he runs when I let him an he play's jumps up it doesn't seem like he even feels it I can't hear anything pop I can feel it I ran into this guy last night an he was looking Franklin over I guess he's had ebd for a long time I mean he was really looking him over checking his eyes ears tail pocket everything an I was a little weirded out but he was really nice an I asked him about his left hip an he said he hasn't grown in to himself yet an not to worry but I can't help but to I drive my husband crazy with it I just lost a dog in march an I don't want to lose another any time soon I just want him to be ok an have a happy pain free life