Why are my 8-month puppy's hips popping and he shuffles when walking?

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I have a 8 month old puppy. He has something wrong with his hips. He kinda shuffles his feet when he walks and you can feel a popping in his backend when he’s walking. He’s hound and something brindle. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 6 months and 6 days old | 60 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would definitely recommend taking him to your veterinarian for an exam. An abnormal gait and 'popping' could be a sign of hip dysplasia causing subluxation of the hip joint. Luxating patellas, or kneecaps that pop in and out of the joint would be another possibility. You have a few more options for treatment if these joint problems are caught early, so I'd recommend making an appointment soon.

Why are my 8-month puppy's hips popping and he shuffles when walking?

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