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My French Bulldog has leg pain. Is it hip dysplasia, arthritis, or a fracture?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | neutered | 5 years and 9 months old | 29 lbs

Hi! My 5 1/2 year old French Bulldog was taken to the emergency bc we noticed his leg was hurting him and started to pant and panic. The emergency vet told us that was the least of our worries and proceeded to tell us he had a brain injury even though it was all assumption and wanted us to put him down! This place is a scam! I demanded an X-ray and he is better now back at home but still need to treat his leg. Can you tell me if this hip displaisia, dislocation, arthritis or a fracture?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 4th, 2020

Poor guy. Your pet Chuck has severe hip dysplasia and possibly even early signs of arthritis. It is so severe that the femoral head doesn't even appear to be in the socket, creating a subluxation appearance as well. I would highly recommend having your vet send Chuck to an orthopedic specialist to get a treatment plan to help stabilize these joints for Chuck so that he does not succumb to a permanent debilitated state due to this defect. I am so sorry that you had to go through so much with your pet and I am glad that his condition is at least stable for now. Here is more information on hip dysplasia in dogs and some of the procedures that can be done to help manage this condition--> https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952203 Best of luck with Chuck moving forward and I hope that you are able to manage his hip dysplasia condition well. Take care.

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