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Originally Posted by Filly4thirteen  Let me back track. I went to the vet to get a second opinion. After the physical exam she said LP wasnt the cause cuz its non existent. She said she felt a pop in the hip and hip displasia coukd be the cause of the jerk in his step and then pointed out he was running around like a bunny. So i go online and start reading up on hip displaysia and now im freaking out. He is getting his teeth cleaned in three weeks and while under anestesia they want to take sone x rays of his back end. How common is hip displaysia in these little ones. Hes only 6 pounds and will be three in october. ... Let me point out that the jerk in his step is more down by the foot rather then in the hip. Also he sleeps with his legs streched out but has no issues jumping on the couch or jumping on his hind legs. |
Ok, I see they will do X-rays while he's under to look at his hips. Legg-Calve-Perthes is more common in Yorkies.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
I agree with the previous poster that X-rays should be read by a Radiologist and not just your vet.