Hip displacia? Please.....Say it aint so!

[Landseer]

Has anyone had a problem with their Newf's rear knees popping out to the sides.  I keep hoping that it's the rate in which he's growing.  I fear it may be hip displacia.  I will be taking him to get X-rays soon.  I really don't want to take away his manhood "If you know what I mean", but if it's hip displacia, I'll have no choice.  Please tell me this is nothing to worry about!

His legs only do this in a slow walk, never jogging or running.

Thanks

[newflvr]

It sounds like he may have bad knees.  Get them checked out ASAP!  I had a Landseer with severe dysplasia and he couldn't walk because his femur would slip away from the hip.  But I did have a female with torn ACL's and she wouldn't put any weight  on them.  I haven't heard of knees popping out to the sides.  I really think you should get to a GOOD orthopedist who knows giant breeds as soon as you can!  We have our fingers and paws crossed for you!!!

He shouldn't be jogging or running on hard surfaces for a year, to avoid any injury to those soft, growing bones.

Let us know what happens!  It is scary, but hopefully it's something easy to fix!

[jabear]

Oh no! Please get him checked out and let us know what happens. If his knees are popping outwards in a walk then that doesn't sound very good.  Newfy hugs and kisses are being sent your way!

[brandon]

I'm confused as to why you would "take away his manhood" if he has dysplasia?  I know you wouldn't want to breed a dog with dysplasia but is there a reason to neuter at a very young age if dysplasia is evident?

[sarnewfie]

Oh boy
i hope it is not bad knees.
please keep us posted.

[brandon]

Just curious Landseer, but is this at the Hocks? And is it perhaps on the left hock?

Just wondering, I'm seeing this more often, and Bava does this on occasion?