My dog with hip dysplasia falls when peeing. Should I see a vet?

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Trick has hip displeysia and today twice when cocking his leg to pee he has fallen over is this a sign his hips are getting worse and what can I do to help him and should I get him checked out or wait a few days to see if he improves. Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | 4 years and 1 month old

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear that Trick has hip dysplasia. I would not recommend waiting to have Trick seen by a veterinarian. Hip dysplasia does not normally cause falling when lifting a leg to urinate, so Trick may have something else going on that requires treatment. If Trick is already having hip problems and is only 4 years old, then he likely needs additional treatment to prevent severe problems in the near future. I am attaching a handout below with more information about hip dyplasia. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952203 I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Trick to determine if his hip is the problem or if there is something else going on, then decide on the best treatment for him. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

My dog with hip dysplasia falls when peeing. Should I see a vet?

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