I thought HD would start slowly and gradually worsen over time. But this definately came on suddenly. He is doing well on the pain killers. Thanks!

I thought HD would start slowly and gradually worsen over time. But this definately came on suddenly. He is doing well on the pain killers. Thanks!

She has a shallower hip socket on her left leg and I took the advice of others and went with adequan. She barely limps it at all.. She is 2 and I have her on joint supplements.

I would never go surgery unless you have crate rested first, tried acupuncture/adequan shots and supplemented with joint medication..its too early on to even think about that and most vets want to push surgery cause its a easy fix on their side and they typically we have a orthopedic surgeon they recommend$$..

She has a shallower hip socket on her left leg and I took the advice of others and went with adequan. She barely limps it at all.. She is 2 and I have her on joint supplements.

I would never go surgery unless you have crate rested first, tried acupuncture/adequan shots and supplemented with joint medication..its too early on to even think about that and most vets want to push surgery cause its a easy fix on their side and they typically we have a orthopedic surgeon they recommend$$..

I would also add that as an owner, you can help your bulldog by some regular but not long, walking on a relatively flat surface, some incline okay (not talking about steps). The walking, if the bulldog is motoring correctly, causes the dog to "push off" with his rear legs (rather than using just his front end to pull the rear along)and this will help develop some rear-end muscle tone. Often dogs with weak rear ends caused by poor socket-connections at the hips will also have little or no muscle tone at the rear. Walking on a leash a couple times a day (can be 10-15mins)of rather continuous movement (not stopping at each bush or tree) should help strengthen those thighs and buttocks.

I would also add that as an owner, you can help your bulldog by some regular but not long, walking on a relatively flat surface, some incline okay (not talking about steps). The walking, if the bulldog is motoring correctly, causes the dog to "push off" with his rear legs (rather than using just his front end to pull the rear along)and this will help develop some rear-end muscle tone. Often dogs with weak rear ends caused by poor socket-connections at the hips will also have little or no muscle tone at the rear. Walking on a leash a couple times a day (can be 10-15mins)of rather continuous movement (not stopping at each bush or tree) should help strengthen those thighs and buttocks.

best medicine is crate rest, crate rest and no more sleeping on the bed lol.

best medicine is crate rest, crate rest and no more sleeping on the bed lol.

A couple of months ago, he was limping and not putting much weight on his right leg. I crated him when I wasn't home and also at night (he usually sleeps on the bed:) After a couple of days his leg got better and I assumed it was a strain.

I a couple of weeks ago, same thing but i realized it happened when he jumped off the bed in the morning. It isn't a high bed, but he is so sleepy that he kind of just tumbles off the bed. It coincided with his annuals my Bulldog Vet, she took xrays and basically said, yep...he has Bulldog hips. His right hip was shallow but my vet said this was fairly common and to modify his sleeping arrangements Basically, just to be aware that jumping off things will aggravate (even low height). She gave me some deramaxx to use ONLY when he aggravates it and may be in pain.

Some vets are very quick to jump to the HD conclusion, but when it comes to Bulldogs you really do need the expertise of a Bullie vet. I would say however, that your situation sounds more like mine that HD so do get a bullie vet as a second opinion......Good Luck!

A couple of months ago, he was limping and not putting much weight on his right leg. I crated him when I wasn't home and also at night (he usually sleeps on the bed:) After a couple of days his leg got better and I assumed it was a strain.

I a couple of weeks ago, same thing but i realized it happened when he jumped off the bed in the morning. It isn't a high bed, but he is so sleepy that he kind of just tumbles off the bed. It coincided with his annuals my Bulldog Vet, she took xrays and basically said, yep...he has Bulldog hips. His right hip was shallow but my vet said this was fairly common and to modify his sleeping arrangements Basically, just to be aware that jumping off things will aggravate (even low height). She gave me some deramaxx to use ONLY when he aggravates it and may be in pain.

Some vets are very quick to jump to the HD conclusion, but when it comes to Bulldogs you really do need the expertise of a Bullie vet. I would say however, that your situation sounds more like mine that HD so do get a bullie vet as a second opinion......Good Luck!

think it is more likely an injury. Hip dysplasia developes over time. One of my dogs was diagnosed with HD, I told the doctor that I didn't believe that was the cause of the limping because it came on suddenly. Took the dog to another vet, he had torn a ligament which eventually required surgery. This Bulldog lived to 13 years old and never limped again after recovering from the surgery.

think it is more likely an injury. Hip dysplasia developes over time. One of my dogs was diagnosed with HD, I told the doctor that I didn't believe that was the cause of the limping because it came on suddenly. Took the dog to another vet, he had torn a ligament which eventually required surgery. This Bulldog lived to 13 years old and never limped again after recovering from the surgery.

I have never considered surgery instead, I immediately started her on Adequan injections. She is now 5 years old and does not limp. She also doesn't take any pain meds.

I have never considered surgery instead, I immediately started her on Adequan injections. She is now 5 years old and does not limp. She also doesn't take any pain meds.

Most often these limping episodes are strains or sprains. Second most common cause are knee problems, and yes sometimes knee surgery is needed for a complete recovery from such things as torn ligaments, or 'slipping kneecaps' that move in/out of position. An othopedic evaluation is fine, but please don't rush to surgery on the hips without at least one more trusted vet's confirmation of the need...better to spend an extra $50-100 on examination and evaluation than thousands $$$ on surgery that might be avoidable.

Most often these limping episodes are strains or sprains. Second most common cause are knee problems, and yes sometimes knee surgery is needed for a complete recovery from such things as torn ligaments, or 'slipping kneecaps' that move in/out of position. An othopedic evaluation is fine, but please don't rush to surgery on the hips without at least one more trusted vet's confirmation of the need...better to spend an extra $50-100 on examination and evaluation than thousands $$$ on surgery that might be avoidable.