Hips make "popping" noise...?

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by athene342 on 07 April 2010 - 16:04

My 14 month old Shepherd's hips make a popping noise when he walks. It's not a constant thing but it is noticeable. I can also feel them pop when they make the sound. He's not in any apparent pain. I haven't had him x-rayed yet; I'm contemplating whether to wait until he's two. Thoughts about the noise? I'm assuming it's not a good thing. Thanks in advance!

by Schaferhunden on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

athene342 This does not sound normal. Get the xray Do the parents have hip Ratings?

by GSDPACK on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

Get the dog x-rayed

by Sock Puppet on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

I had a male years ago same thing and when I ofa'd him at 2 he was good no problems so dont stress it and if you must know take him in and get an xray. How long before he is 2?

by athene342 on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

Schaferhunden,

Yes, his sire's are OFA good and the dam's are a fast normal.

by Schaferhunden on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

Well that is good news.

by athene342 on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

Sock Puppet,

He'll be 2 in January 2011.

by Sock Puppet on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

I would get a prelimanary done. I am not saying because of my experience he is ok just relating what happened when I had a male that had a popping in the hips as he aged the popping went away.

I would take him and get an xray even if you dont turn it in to OFA.

by eichenluft on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

poppping noise is normally NOT a good sign - but no way to really tell without good quality straight x-rays. I would do this.

molly

by Kennel von Lotta on 07 April 2010 - 17:04

I had a female who's hips were popping like that when she was young, but then it went away. She was x-rayed and got a-fast normal (a2) on her hips. Without the x-ray, you'll neve know!

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