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prelim x-ray 9 months (8 replies)

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prelim x-ray 9 months by SitasMom on 06 November 2009 - 19:11	SitasMom Posts: 2248 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 01:33 am
How about this 9 month female? I'm concerned! Do hips ever improve from 9 months to 2 years? She is now 18 months and not showing any signs of pain. We will be doing another x-ray soon.

prelim x-ray 9 months by eichenluft on 06 November 2009 - 19:11	eichenluft Posts: 2388 Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2003 06:19 pm
Postioning is terrible.  So, hard to tell if the hips would look better with correct positioning.  But, as I see it, I'd be worried too.  The left hip (right on the picture) is barely seated in the socket - just barely - not a lot of coverage at all.  The right isn't much better.  The sockets themselves could be deeper but I don't think they look flat - the femur heads look nice and round - ????  but if you sent these in I doubt they would pass.  I'm interested in seeing the x-rays at 18 months. molly

prelim x-ray 9 months by SitasMom on 06 November 2009 - 19:11	SitasMom Posts: 2248 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 01:33 am
She went into her first heat about 3 days later, can this make a difference?

prelim x-ray 9 months by eichenluft on 06 November 2009 - 20:11	eichenluft Posts: 2388 Joined: Fri Sep 05, 2003 06:19 pm
Yes, it can.  Looking forward to seeing the new x-rays. molly

prelim x-ray 9 months by SitasMom on 06 November 2009 - 20:11	SitasMom Posts: 2248 Joined: Tue Sep 09, 2008 01:33 am
Me too, now all I have to do is to find a qualified vet, that I can afford, to take the new ones.

prelim x-ray 9 months by Bob McKown on 06 November 2009 - 21:11	Bob McKown Posts: 1332 Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2007 03:15 pm
It looks like the dog is rolled lower on it,s right hip so it makes the left hip appear higher. The heat won,t effect the socket depth normally more lactisity is present in heat cycles. Not a very clear xray either. My vet uses digital equipment and the xrays are very clear and it,s quicker. Get some better photos I,d be intrested to see how they have changed.

prelim x-ray 9 months by olskoolgsds on 07 November 2009 - 04:11	olskoolgsds Posts: 657 Joined: Sat Nov 25, 2006 04:05 am
why not wait until 2 years old.  Personally I do not like to x-ray more than needed and you will have to wait until 2 for certification anyway.  You will just have to pay that fee again 6 months later as well.

prelim x-ray 9 months by DebiSue on 07 November 2009 - 22:11	DebiSue Posts: 1137 Joined: Sun Aug 06, 2006 04:47 pm
I agree with olskoolgsds, unless there is a need for x-rays in case of injury, don't bother until she is 2.  Waste of money and worry.  Time will tell.  Relax, enjoy her.

prelim x-ray 9 months by Kristalmeer on 08 November 2009 - 00:11	Kristalmeer Posts: 2 Joined: Tue Nov 03, 2009 01:05 am
I agree with the others. Terrible positioning and it is usually best to wait until the dog is fully matured before making a decision. Puppy skeletons change more than you can imagine. At 9 months I'm sure it's still doing funky things and will continue to do so. Ever seen hips of a 4 month old? They look completely dysplastic and then at 2 can be excellent. Good luck with your dog!

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