Why is my 5-month-old Labrador puppy struggling to sit or stand?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 6 days old
My 5 month old labrador is having trouble siting down and and rising up he is putting both his front as well the back legs on the ground plz help me understand whats wrong
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Published on June 21st, 2018
Hello, sorry to hear about Leo. It could be that he is showing early signs of hips dysplasia. Other problems, could include that he has some form of bone disease which could be associated with his nutrition. If Leo does have some form of orthopedic disease, he may require to be at a lean body weight throughout his life. The best way to diagnose these disease is by obtaining x-rays and an orthopedic exam. Please contact your local veterinarian if he continues to have have a hard time sitting and getting up then have him evaluated immediately. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Published on June 21st, 2018
Your description of Leo's problem is suspicious of hip dysplasia, but it could also be due to another problem with the hips, lower spine and/or nerves involved. The x-rays are very blurred, so they are difficult to interpret, but the hips appear to have good coverage by the socket. From this information, I would be less suspicious of hip dysplasia and more suspicious of another cause of Leo's problem. It's best to consult with your veterinarian about this, because they will have more information about Leo. If you want a second opinion, then it's best to schedule an appointment with another vet doctor in your area who can physically examine Leo. I hope that helps and all is well with Leo.
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