Hip Dysplasia((UPDATE))

[Cinder & Smoke]

And she's always sitting on one side of her hip.

Hmmm ...

Smokey suffered from a Luxating Patella -aka "trick knee" - for quite a while
till he learned how to manage it and I fed him enough Vet-suggested Glucosamine
to lubricate the knee.

But to this day he "sits Phunny" ...
the Bum Knee leg is almost always splayed out to the side, almost as a side brace,
and the "good leg" is centered under his rump.

You might ask the Vet to check his knees (Runner's knees).

[lv4dogs]

I am sorry I have no personal experience with hip displaysia itself but I have experienced many other joint, muscle, ligament, etc.. problems.
She could have something as major as displaysia but it could be something as simple as anal gland problems. I am sure your vet will be of more help. I would also contact the rescue organization (IF I remember correctly that's where you got her???), they may have more information on her health that they didn't share with you for one reason or another and they actually *may* help you with some of the vet fees.
I wish yous the best of luck at the vets. Please keep us posted. {{hugs}} to you all!
Sue

[ashleycat]

She's goin to vet today.. I asked foster earlier if she had any problems and she said.. no.. she didn't notice anything..


But theres obviously something. She just wasn't paying close enough attention.

One of the ladys that adopted her at first, took her back because she wouldn't jogwith her

[ashleycat]

update in first post