Dog / Golden Retrievers - Answered 1310 days ago
My dog injured his left hind leg after jumping and falling on the wooden floor two weeks ago. We took him to the vet the day after because he was limping, but x-rays didn't show any fractures or dislocations. The vet told us there was a possibility of a hip joint disorder but would need to perform further tests to confirm. Right now it has been a week with painkillers, and he still doesn't seem to be able to put his full weight on the leg - his energy levels and appetite are normal. We've been giving him specialty food and supplements that are said to help with joints. I would like to avoid surgery, but my biggest concern is that we sometimes hear his hip joints clicking. Please give us your thoughts.
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Anne
Luxembourg
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Matthew
Golden Retrievers, 6 months old male

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I suggest you a second opinion first as any clicking sound on hip joint can be dislocation or femoral head fracture ,it's not that it can be the only thing that's left undiagnosed .thee can be other reasons too.put dog on cage rest ,minimal movement, some bandaging like robert Jones bandage to give some compression and rest to affected limb.all the best.hope your pet recovers soon.a vet needs to see thoroughly for any stress fracture ,ligament tear or sprain and then decide course of treatment.
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