My dog suddenly started limping on one hind leg. Is it hip dysplasia?

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In hip dysplasia dogs do limbing his one right hind leg? He never did before but suddenly he started limbing his right hind leg its been 3 days now? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 1 year and 8 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Danny! Yes, hip dysplasia can affect just one hip. But there are many other causes of sudden limping. They are: strain or sprain, ACL tear, lyme disease and panoseitis (which is common in young German shepherds). Since it has been 3 days I recommend you Danny evaluated by your Vet, that way they can help give you a diagnosis and the proper treatment. Sometime sit is best to sedate dogs for orthopedic X-rays. Good luck!

My dog suddenly started limping on one hind leg. Is it hip dysplasia?

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