[Jenn218]

Luke (our big black lab), just went to the vet because he has been limping and whining alot. We rescued him from a life in a cage (he was almost 3 when we got him). Course, now he is free to romp and run and be in a big comfy house.

The vet said she thought he was too young for having hip problems, but couldn't do xrays that day because he had already eaten (our appt. was later in the afternoon). So, she gave him some anti-inflammatories to try for one week and then if the pain comes back, we go back and have xrays.

He has already seemed to feel alot better after only one pill. Plus, he is on joint supplements too. He also went from 99.8lbs to 88lbs. The vet said this could be from actually being out and running instead of confined to a small space. - he eats like a hog!

Anyway, I am just alittle worried about if it is hip problems. I know big dogs are prone to that and he got off to a rough start in life too. The vet said that there are several options w/ hip problems, but I was wondering if anyone had dealt with this before and what they had done, are doing or what you would recommend.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.......I just hope it is nothing serious........oh, it is just one leg that seems to bother him....has been acting up for about a month.

Thanks for any advice!