Living with Canine Hip Dysplasia

on june 15th we took delivery (shipped by airplane) of our much anticipated clumber spaniel, patty turned 5 mos. that day. our family has wanted a clumber for at least 10 years and she was just perfect, everything we have waited for. by the weekend of july 11th, she was dragging her back end, not using her legs to get up at all.

she had a vet appt the following tuesday and i voiced my concerns. the vet gave me some things to look for and had us come back the following week. the behavior was still there so xrays were taken. when the vet called me into the office and he was so upset it was incredible. he was outraged at the condition she was in. SEVERE hip dysplasia. so here we are, with a much loved, 6 month old pup who is in constant severe pain.

all the little moans, groans, yelps, and funny swaying, which we thought were “just patty”, we now recognize as her telling us about her hips. at this point she is on pain meds 2x a day and is managing ok, still playing. we just do not know what to expect. if anyone is out there that can help us we would appreciate it.