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My German Shepherd's hind legs hurt. Is it from limited movement?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed

Does gsd hind legs pain when we tie them for longer duration coz which they can't really move around much?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 21st, 2019

I suspect something is abnormal with Oggy's hips or hind legs. German Shepherds are known to have many problems with hip dysplasia and poor confirmation. Dogs should really not be tired to long periods of time (more than a few hours) and they should have enough space to move around, stretch....walk around etc. being sore afterwards is not expected. I recommend to have Oggy checked by the veterinarian for orthopedic issues. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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