Hips opinions - Page 1

poor quality xray.  unfortunately, your dog has a serious problem that will not be improved by a re-xray.  the acetabullum on her left is horribly malformed.  (assuming you have posted this picture with the correct side forward-i see no markers on the xray itself indicating LT/RT)  i would keep this young lady very trim and well muscled to hold this joint together.  in this situation, fitness is critical to the dog's longevity.  she will most likely be afflicted with arthritis as she gets older.  once again, keep the weight down and maintain good muscle tone.  get her spayed at 2 or 3 yrs of age as breeding her is out of the question.  sockets such as these are highly inheritable.  wish i could have made better comments, but if you take really good care of this girl she could still live to a ripe old age.

best of luck to you and her.

pjp

Petros,

What does your vet say in his opinion ?  I am not a qualified person to give an expert opinion, but from experience of having many animals Xrayed and looking at plates, then evaluating them when the score has come through, these dont look as disastrous asZeigenfarm feels they are.    Mo - Mascani.