Is my 6-month German Shepherd's trouble walking due to hip issues?

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I need a second opinion. Does my 6 month German Shepherd female have a hip problem? She has a hard time getting up and sometimes doesn’t want to walk. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 2 days old | 41 lbs

Maria DVM · Accepted Answer

Bella can definitely have hip problems with her symptoms. With the X-rays provided it is not the most appropriate way to determine hip dysplasia. The best X-rays are sedated X-rays with the hind legs being extended straight and tilted slightly in. I would recommend when you spay her Bella you have them X-ray her hips at the same time to determine this. Once you have these X-rays if hip dysplasia is found, you can talk to a surgeon to find out what is the next step for Bella. Here is a link to a photo that shows you how the legs should be to evaluate hips. http://www.azpetscan.com/uploads/2/3/8/3/23831955/8701405.jpg?377 Thank you for using PetCoach.

Is my 6-month German Shepherd's trouble walking due to hip issues?

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