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Ellie May · 02-21-2012, 04:45 PM

How long has this pup been lifting its leg?

If this is legg calve perthes and it is allowed to progress (and it could be with the pup being symptomatic), then there is a risk of femoral head breaking. If a vet is eliciting a pain response when palpating a hip, this should not wait. I think it would be best to just go to an ortho surgeon and let them put an end to this debate about what the problem is (or is it both...). Also, if one of them is worried about the knee, have they ruled out a CCL tear? A general vet and an orthopedic surgeon need to be on the same page here to help your pup. I think if the limping has gone on for a week+, it would not be a good idea to wait three more months for a diagnosis.

02-21-2012, 04:45 PM	#60
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	How long has this pup been lifting its leg? If this is legg calve perthes and it is allowed to progress (and it could be with the pup being symptomatic), then there is a risk of femoral head breaking. If a vet is eliciting a pain response when palpating a hip, this should not wait. I think it would be best to just go to an ortho surgeon and let them put an end to this debate about what the problem is (or is it both...). Also, if one of them is worried about the knee, have they ruled out a CCL tear? A general vet and an orthopedic surgeon need to be on the same page here to help your pup. I think if the limping has gone on for a week+, it would not be a good idea to wait three more months for a diagnosis. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶 Last edited by Ellie May; 02-21-2012 at 04:48 PM.