Dad to louie
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More QUestions. I seem to be finding out more and more about my boy every day. I noticed that he was acting funny in his hindquarters but did not think much of it until my wife pointed it out as well. I have had a lot of large breed dogs and so the first thing I though of was Hip Dysplasia. So I looked it up in reference to Bulldogs and it seems that Louie probably has Hip Dysplasia. He does not move around a lot. If he is moving a short distance he will just drag his hind legs behind him. Also when he runs he does the bunny hop thing. Also in the mornings he struggles to get up. He is also very young, I am not positive how young but the vet thinks he is right at a year old. Pretty much he has every sign of hip dysplasia possible. This was pretty depressing but then I thought that at least he is with me now and I can do everything possible to make his life better. The past owners were barely feeding him so he is still better off. I was wondering if anyone else has seen this problem and had any good advice? I know I need to take him to my vet for sure. Of course I am not feeling very comfortable about my vet either. I am also wondering if I should try to get pet insurance before I get him formally checked out. I have had a dog with HP before but the bulldog is so susceptible to allergic reactions and everything that I was not sure what the best course of action was. SO enough with the rambling. Has anyone ever had a bulldog with HP?