Will my dog's healed hip fracture cause issues during delivery?

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My dog fractured her leg close to the hip bone at around 2 months old. She is 2 years now. My question is if she gets pregnant will delivering the puppies cause it to hurt or fracture again it being so close to the hip? I couldn't afford surgery so it healed on its own. Besides a little knot on her hip where it fractured she still runs like there's no tomorrow. She is a shephound. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Without seeing the xrays it is impossible to say for sure. Any fracture of the pelvis can result in a narrowing of the birth canal and difficulty during delivery but a fracture of the thigh bone alone should not generally have any adverse effect. Check with your vet if any additional risks are expected

Will my dog's healed hip fracture cause issues during delivery?

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