Does my young dog's hip X-ray look normal despite appearing uneven?

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Does this hip X-ray look problematic. I’m curious because they look different. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 8 days old | 39 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This hip X-ray looks normal. She is not absolutely square so each side doesn’t look even. She’s a young dog so the bones are not fully calcified so that also makes it look like there may be a fracture but there is not one. I like the angle of the head of the femur and it’s seated fairly well into the socket. If she has hip pain it can be from bone inflammation or a ligament problem also. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Ruthie.

Does my young dog's hip X-ray look normal despite appearing uneven?

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