| Re: Hip Dysplasia or "fell asleep"
It could be an ACL tear. We adopted an 18 month old rottie from the pound and he had the same symptoms. It is especially noticable after he gets up, and he holds one rear leg up when standing. When he walks or runs it is barely noticible. We had xrays and the vet did a manual exam on him and he was diagnosed with the ACL tear. (hes set for surgery on the 25th of June)
The xrays showed mild HD, but his limp is due to the ligament tear. With HD, the symptoms come on more gradually, and unless the dog is overweight, the pain and arthritis dont show up until the dog is older (per our vet).
The ACL will not show up on xray, the doc has to do a manual exam.....our boy was anesthesized because he was in pain and wouldnt tolerate manipulation of the limb.
An xray will show if he has HD. Our boy has mild HD in the right hip, and doc says he will eventually develop arthritis.
Good luck with your boy, and please keep us posted on him! |