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Problem with my labs hip

Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:08 pm
Posted by Vol Fan in the Bayou
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:08 pm
My little gyp has developed problems in her hip and I trying to figure out how to cure the problem. I wanna see if yall have very had experienced this before.

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*4.5 year old female lab
*English build. 55lbs would be an ideal weight.
*A tad over weight, but far from obese. Weighing in at 58lbs right now.
*Starts limping after exercise and training.
*Developed limp back in Feb
*Very pronounced a few hours after exercise. The harder she runs the more pronounced the limp
*I have given her a few weeks rest - still limps when she runs.
*Its in the right hip - same hip she sleeps and sits on (Yes, I know she has a lazy sit)
*No exercise no limp
*She has been checked twice for dysplasia - Negative
*No pain when I give her hip a hand examination

Have any of yall experienced anything like this? I have been messing with labs/retrievers for years and I'm lost for answers.

It doesn't appear to be terribly painful. Its like it is too stiff or her leg is asleep.

Maybe it is arthritis, but she seems so young for that. Further, she should have the wear and tear on that hip.

I read online where someone suggested a product called Trixslyn for a lab with similar symptoms. Its a bone and joint supplement, but honestly I have no idea if it is snake oil or not.

Any help or suggestions would greatly be appreciated.
This post was edited on 5/10/13 at 12:29 pm
Posted by fisherbm1112
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2010
6567 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:19 pm to
Maybe hip dysplacia?
Posted by JAB528
The Mexican Ocean
Member since Jun 2012
16870 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:20 pm to
Paging cootkilla.

On a serious note, it sounds like it may be arthritis. But she's a tad young for that in my experiences.
Posted by NYCAuburn
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Member since Feb 2011
57002 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:27 pm to
I realize she is only a few pounds over weight, but take as much weight off as possible. even though 55# might be ideal for the average, her body size might be 45, 50, etc...

5#'s on a 50lb dog is 20#'s on a person. Try the green bean diet.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:28 pm to
My old roommates dog had hip dysplasia and wouldn't move for a day after it was acting up. Also limped and just didn't run on his bad leg. Got the surgery at LSU and runs faster than ever
Posted by Flair Chops
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Member since Nov 2010
35573 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:31 pm to
quote:

dysplasia
would be my guess
Posted by fishfighter
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Member since Apr 2008
40026 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:37 pm to
quote:

Maybe it is arthritis


Even at that age it can happen. Only way would be to check is take it to a vet for x-rays. They do have meds that help big time. Also science diet has a dog food that helps out big time for arthritis.
Posted by tenfoe
Member since Jun 2011
6854 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:50 pm to
If the doctors say her hip is fine, and she doesn't whimper when you press on it, it might not be the damn hip. Might be her foot.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
117734 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 12:55 pm to
You've gotta stop running her hard. The hips could be starting to have subluxation.

I have the same size lab, build, English, etc.,

We stopped working her so hard and she has avoided surgery.

Posted by Capt ST
Hotel California
Member since Aug 2011
12875 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 1:03 pm to
Try giving her baby aspirin.
Posted by Cracker
in a box
Member since Nov 2009
17763 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 2:36 pm to
It might not be the hip it could be the knee it can look like a hip injury, see if you can find a ortho vet x rays are not great for identifying soft tissue damage.
Posted by ZacAttack
The Land Mass
Member since Oct 2012
6416 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 9:05 pm to
Like others have said glucosamine will help, have a beagle that is 10 with arthritis in one of his front legs, he gets glucosamine during hunting season and it helps.
Posted by Pop
Member since Feb 2013
771 posts
Posted on 5/10/13 at 9:23 pm to
If hip X-Rays are current and appear normal, ACL (cruciate ligament) in knee partial tear possible and fairly common in Labs. Take her to ortho specialist if necessary for diagnosis. Surgery only good repair option.
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