Hip Dysplasia in American Bulldogs?
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at
8:44 am
We have an American Bulldog who is going on two years old. A few months ago I noticed her getting up slowly, and recently she has been favoring her right hind leg. She is pitiful. I felt around seeing if any spots were tender. I couldn’t find any on any part of her leg. We think it may be her hip. Everything I have found says hip dysplasia is genetic. Can it be caused by something other than genetics? Does this sound like Hip Dysplasia? She became pregnant on her first heat. Could that have anything to do with it? Please help.. I’m worried about my dog.
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Call the vet.
Other factors can contribute to dysplasia (like weight, living outdoors-especially on concrete-, overuse-hunting hard), but genetics would be a prime factor-did the breeder show you proof that the parents had both been tested and rated good or excellent?
Simply take her to the vet for an exam and x-rays-have the x-rays sent to OFA for analysis. If it is dysplasia, she may need medication now or in the future, or she may eventually need surgery. Most dogs do well on a NSAID drug and Glucosamine and Chondroitin.