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I was playing tug with Yogi yesterday. I noticed when he got up from a lying down position a slight clicking sound. I know that it could be nothing, but it could also be a sign of hip dysplasia.
Being the paranoid freak that I am. I decided to take him to the vet to check it out. Our vet tested him out and said that she heard a slight click from certain positions as well, but said it sounded like it was coming from his knee. She decided to do an X-Ray to take a look.
From the X-Ray she said both knees and the right hip look absolutely perfect...No problems at all. The left hip however looked a little too straight. She said it's probably not dysplasia yet but to be careful with him jumping on his hind legs for awhile. He's not in any discomfort or pain and is active as any dog can be. Since he's only a year old she suggested to wait a year and then we can send X-Ray's in for certification.
Now I'm worried that his left hip is dysplasic or will become dysplasic. At the same time she didn't seem to concerned about it. So I don't know if I should be worried.
What would you do in this situation? Or have any of experienced something similar? Maybe I should see a specialist just in case?
Being the paranoid freak that I am. I decided to take him to the vet to check it out. Our vet tested him out and said that she heard a slight click from certain positions as well, but said it sounded like it was coming from his knee. She decided to do an X-Ray to take a look.
From the X-Ray she said both knees and the right hip look absolutely perfect...No problems at all. The left hip however looked a little too straight. She said it's probably not dysplasia yet but to be careful with him jumping on his hind legs for awhile. He's not in any discomfort or pain and is active as any dog can be. Since he's only a year old she suggested to wait a year and then we can send X-Ray's in for certification.
Now I'm worried that his left hip is dysplasic or will become dysplasic. At the same time she didn't seem to concerned about it. So I don't know if I should be worried.
What would you do in this situation? Or have any of experienced something similar? Maybe I should see a specialist just in case?