My dog walks strangely, lifts leg, no limp, but X-rays are clear. Why?

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Dear doctor, my dog is quite a while (more then 1 Year) since now has a problem with her leg. We have been to a number of doktors and did x-Ray - it did not show anything. Sometimes it gets Almost undetectable and sometime it’s much worse. When she walks she somehow puts the leg up to her body and then twists the other way around. The movements are not easy - it can be really seen even though she do not limp. Or harder surfaces it’s worse. After rest - it’s worst. The way she stands you can see. Pet's info: Dog | Whippet | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It looks to me like Chelsea might have carpal valgus, or a deviation of her foot to the side below her wrist joint, on the left side. I suppose it's also possible that she has some kind of muscle contracture if she has an unusual way of walking. You may want to look into scheduling an appointment with an orthopedic specialist in your area - they may be able to give a firm diagnosis and talk about medications or supplements like glucosamine that might help.

My dog walks strangely, lifts leg, no limp, but X-rays are clear. Why?

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