[header] How to diagnose dysplasia in german shepherds [title] Watch for pain in the hips. [step] A common sign of hip dysplasia is painful hips. You may hear whining when your dog walks, or see a decreased level of activity.
[header] How to diagnose dysplasia in german shepherds [title] Watch for pain in the hips. [step] A common sign of hip dysplasia is painful hips. You may hear whining when your dog walks, or see a decreased level of activity.
Your german shepherd may take abdominal pains during walks. [substeps] You may hear food grinding when your dog walks. [substeps] Your dog may have a tendency to rest the sore leg when standing. He may also move back on forth from one leg to the other. The aches may appear as a sharp, painful pain or they may intensify over time. The dog may also burst open sores, resulting in tired hocks. Similarly, you may hear yelping as your dog uses unusual speech patterns. [substeps] If you experience pain, sudden painful walking, or continuous yelping, this could indicate hip dysplasia.