Dog's hip bone seems larger, but no pain or limping. Is it serious?

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My dog is a boxer mix (a mut). Recently we've noticed that her back left hip bone looks larger than normal. She isn't limping, she is eating normal and not showing any signs of pain when we manipulate her leg. It almost looks as if the hip bone/joint is growing or swollen but it's hard and doesn't feel like there is any fluid. We have a vet appointment scheduled, but they couldn't get us in for another week. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 6 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

That is unusual that Dirt's left hip bone looks larger than normal. It's good that she isn't limping and is not showing any signs of pain when you manipulate her leg. It's a good idea that she sees a vet for this problem, and it's fine to wait a week for it since she seem otherwise normal. I would recommend getting x-rays done on the hip to help diagnose what is causing it to look larger than normal. To be safe, I would rest her until her appointment. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. Good luck!

Dog's hip bone seems larger, but no pain or limping. Is it serious?

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