Hip Problems Golden Retriever. It is possible it is hip dysplasia or simply severe arthritis. A Golden Retriever who is suffering from hip dysplasia will often have difficulty performing basic tasks like climbing chairs or jumping on and off the furniture.
Decreased activity Enlargement of shoulder muscles Reluctance to run jump or climb stairs Difficulty rising Intermittent or persistent hind-limb lameness Swaying gait Pain in hip joints Narrow stance in the hind. If you have hard floors at home your senior dog may slip and fall. There are many common health issues among golden retrievers including cancer hip and elbow dysplasia luxating patella chest and skin problems eye problems ear infections bloat epilepsy hypothyroidism and Von Willebrand disease.
It is possible it is hip dysplasia or simply severe arthritis.
In advanced cases running walking and even standing up can become a problem. The typical sign of hip dysplasia is limping and bunny hopping. Decreased activity Enlargement of shoulder muscles Reluctance to run jump or climb stairs Difficulty rising Intermittent or persistent hind-limb lameness Swaying gait Pain in hip joints Narrow stance in the hind. In particular it refers to an abnormal development of the hip joint.
