Why are my 8-month puppy's hips popping and he shuffles when walking?

I would recommend having Mimi evaluated by your veterinarian. Often the clicking noise we hear in the hips of puppies can be laxity or abnormal movement in their hip joints due to hip dysplasia. You vet should be able to do an exam and take some x-rays to decide if that is what is going on with Mimi. There are some treatment options that are available only in puppies, so you will want to get a diagnosis as soon as possible to make sure that you have as many treatment options as possible. I have included a handout below with more information for you. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1916 Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

Poor guy. Popping can indicate that the bones are not aligned well and essentially hitting one another. A dog being lazy would not have anything to do with an abnormal gait or a popping noise. The best piece of advice here would be to do post-op x-rays to check out the hips again and make sure things are aligning well. If things are looking ok on x-ray, then it really is a mystery as to why there is a popping sound. A referral to an orthopedic specialist would be recommended if you want to look further into this. IT is good that Nikko doesn't seem painful however, so benign neglect is also an option here. I hope that you get to the bottom of this strange post-surgery issue that Nikko is having. Best of luck and take care.

It is likely a good idea to have the hip examined and X-rayed by your veterinarian to check for dysplasia or other potential deformities in the joint. Depending on the severity of the issue, your vet may also recommend starting Twinkle on a joint supplement early to help keep the joint healthy and slow down or prevent damage to it or other measures to help keep the joint stabilized and healthy.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Roscoe. These could be signs of hip dysplasia. The first thing to do is have him seen by a vet for x-rays. This will confirm if he has hip dysplasia. If he does, the vet can discuss treatment options for him such as pain medication and joint supplements. I'd take him into the vet this weekend or Monday. I hope this helps!

This could be due to a luxating patella - a knee cap that isn’t staying in place - or a ligament or tendon that is rubbing/catching on a bone. I suggest you have Zeus examined by your vet so you can get a proper diagnosis.

That is definitely concerning. Young dogs can have problems such as hip dysplasia, a disorder called Legg Calf Perthes disease that causes damage to the hip, problems with the spine that can cause weakness, Among others. An evaluation by your veterinarian and possible X-rays may help identify the cause and develop a plan for treatment. I hope this gives you someplace to start! I hope he improves quickly!

I wonder if Pom Pom might have luxating patellas, which is an inherited problem that causes the kneecap to pop in and out of place. Sometimes a click could come from the hips as well. Even though she doesn’t seem painful it would be best to have your vet examine her - sometimes there are therapies that would be helpful to prevent problems like arthritis later.