Why is my active young Lab suddenly struggling to sit or stand?

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I have a chocolate lab who is one and half years old. He recently started having trouble sitting and laying down. He also has a lot of trouble getting up. He doesn't whine or seem to be in pain while he sits or gets up but he is obviously having issues with these movements. Ever since he was a puppy, he has had a swayed walk from left to right that is vert dramatic. He is also very active and runs around for hours. What could have made him suddenly have issues sitting and getting up? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Duke! Unfortunately hip dysplasia is a common congenital abnormality in Labs, and it could be that he is suffering from that causing his difficulty getting up, sitting, and laying down. It could also be due to ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments and/or meniscal damage in his knees, which are also common in large breed dogs. He is in pain if he's having these difficulties, and I would have him seen by a vet tomorrow for physical exam, lameness exam, and x-rays. These tests will help the vet identify what is causing his difficulties, and can discuss treatment options with you. If it is a problem with his cruciate ligaments or meniscus, surgery will likely be require to fix it.

Why is my active young Lab suddenly struggling to sit or stand?

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