Hip x-rays imput wanted - Page 2

 I agree; very doubtful that's the reason for the lameness. Unilateral mild would be what I'd guess (though I hate to even guess what OFA will say on any given day; I'd rather try to guess lottery numbers). 
This could be most likely caused by an injury, an injury he very well may have exacerbated which is why he's hurting now. I haven't researched it thoroughly, but there is speculation and some evidence that  spinal injuries/problems can cause improper movement resulting in improper wear on one hip, resulting in unilateral HD pathology, OR, if a hip is subluxated and the joint isn't moving properly, for even a relatively short time, you can see other injuries as a result of that as well.

I would bet that had this dog not hurt himself somehow, they would never know that hip isn't perfect. 

And yes, crappy positioning BTW. 

His vet did a bad xray poor position. The dog could be limping for many reasons but with a proper xray I say mild not enough to cause lameness. I have seen  much worse and a dog was asymptomatic. Oh agree with jen OFA who knows but I say mild

The owner and i have talked and the dog is doing better. He had stared bicking the dog and all was well. The all of a suden she was totaly lame and screaming in pain. He is still on meds and will see what happens after the meds are gone and how he is doing over the next couple of weeks. It seemed as though he was given the impresion from the vet that the dog may need to be put down and this is what upset him the most. We will see how things progress and he is feeling better. I was disapointed to see the they were not done correctly but some people dont know what to look for in x-rays so they dont know what a bad one looks like. I Agree that the one side looks vet different.
I have a vet close to me who is a Ortho vet she said that the one side is being pulled out since the pelvis is titled and due to angle this could cause the neck to look that way and if done right could be ok but should not cause lamness. Eather way if the dog goes back to limping or showing pain He will re xray with a vet who can do them right.
Thanks for all the imput from everyone.

PTS??? FOR THIS??????????

OMG. That is horrifying. 

Moderate hip dysplasia in the right hip, with remodeling of the femoral head.

The vet suggested to put the dog down, huh, go to an ortho vet, you'll get a better x-ray and reading.

People should always get second and third opinions if need be.

no passing hips IMO , but with hips like this its important to whach the condition of the dog closely , no overweight , and much exercise in streight lines to create extra muscle to keep everything in place
might be an option to use steroids on the dog , that improves muscle and hardens the bone

screaming and acute lameness - I would look to the knee first - could be a torn cruciate or even a bone fracture - something "acute" - even severe hip dysplastic dogs are not acute - their pain gradually gets worse as arthritis sets in.

molly

Agree with Molly on this one, also suggest changing the vet. I have had dysplastic dogs in the past and been advised to pts,(both times by locams not my actuial vet) both dogs went on to lead healthy pain free lives one score was 74,the other  29  neithers hips were as good as the hips shown,