Rott Puppy diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both hips

[bob12345]

The vet diagnosed our family puppy with hip dysplasia in both hips. The outlook is grim. Both sockets never fully developed. Our puppy is not obese and is in very good shape. Our puppy started limping a little a few days back and is getting progressively worse. The vet said it is fully genetic and nothing we could have done. My puppy was always a little clumpsy, but looking back on his habits, he's always had issues. We just never saw them.

Any advice on ways to warn other buyers of bad breeders/puppy mills? It is partially our fault for buying the dog from that breeder and saving a few bucks, but the dog was born and we are where we are. I would hate for any other families to go through this same pain.

[KarenSasha]

My opinion on this is now you have a dog to love and give the best life possible.
You ended up with her for a reason. How sad. I have dealt with inbreeding health issues for 12 1/2 years. I have AKC papers on my dog and she in inbread. the owner was changing the name of the mother for each new litter when registering with AKC. The mom was breeding with the puppies of the litters. Unless you spend top dollar, you risk. Also any dog can have that problem. It is genetic in Rotts. Good luck. How sad for a puppy to feel that bad already. People SUCK !!

[BabyBrownz]

I'm so sorry to hear of this diagnosis and know your pain all to well. Our boy was diagnosed with Grade 5 hip dysplasia in his right hip at age 5 months. His socket didn't develop either. Once he was diagnosed, we too realized there were signs that we didn't catch.

We were going to have total hip replacement (THR) surgery on him but the catch was his growth plates had to be closed and they preferred to do it after 12 months. Quade was kept lean, was energetic and just an amazing boy but sadly his hip was causing him so much pain by the time he was 8.5 months old that pain medication wasn't helping. After two nights of him not sleeping, panting, etc. we made the best decision for Quade and that was to put him to sleep. We owed him that much for all the love he had given us.

I wish the outcome to be different for you but have a feeling you will travel the same road we just did and one that so many others have travelled.

Enjoy the time you have with her, give her lots of love and take lots of pictures. She was brought to you for a reason and you to her as well.

Thinking of you and sending lots of prayers your way.

[BabyBrownz]

Have you talked to your vet about pain relief? Rotti's don't always show how much pain they are truly in. If you are going to keep her with you for a bit and she's not currently on anything for pain that is one step you can take to help her be more comfortable.

There are others on here with lots of great advice and expertise. Another option is to do a search on 'Hip Dysplasia'.

Take care.

[4zenuff]

What were the signs before the diagnosis that you didn't notice that are coming to light in hindsight? I hope that made sense.

[BabyBrownz]

Quade had a lazy sit or would sit more on one side then another. He would bunny hop every now and again or when laying down with legs stretched out he would yelp when he went to pull up his right leg. His right leg was turned outwards (noticeable by the knee position and toes) as opposed to the left leg that the knees and toes were aligned and toes forward.

I'm not to sure about the OP's pup though.

[missythemom]

I asked my vet about hip problems in rotties and she said that it is hard to truly diagnose it when they are younger than one year or two because the hip sockets in rotts don't fuse until then.My boy Honda is clumsy as well and has had his back legs go like a spread eagle thing and yelped in the meantime and I had to help him sit back up straight again.that has happened twice now.His back end seems to sway as well when he walks (that could be normal though).I don't mean to hijack your thread i am just concerned now because i didn't think much of it til i read this post.good luck with your pup,she needs you now more than ever.God bless.