My puppy is limping. Could it be hip dysplasia? What are the signs?

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Can a pup have hip dysplasia and if yes then what are its signs and symptoms. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 11 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Usually signs are noticeable starting from 4-6months of age but can be subtle at first. Decreased activity, decreased range of motion, difficulty or reluctance rising, jumping, running, or climbing stairs, lameness in the hind end, looseness in the joint, narrow stance, swaying, “bunny hopping” gait, grating in the joint during movement, loss of thigh muscle mass, noticeable enlargement of the shoulder muscles as they compensate for the hind end, pain, stiffness are all possible signs.

My puppy is limping. Could it be hip dysplasia? What are the signs?

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