hi
I have a 8-9 year old golden retriever as well. and she too has hip problems. Goldens are prone to hip displasia (not sure if that is spelled right)
our vet said we can give Katie Asprin (2 times a day) for discomfort. and gentle excersise. not to over due it. she needs walking a few times a day but only for about 10 minutes at a time.
also what we do is massage her hips and back legs but not to long or hard as it just makes it worse.
im surprised your vet didnt do an X-ray!! that would make me mad as well.
Most vets can tell if a golden is gonna have hip problems before they turn 2 years old (i think that is the age)
as for being overweight. i would try trimming her down some if she is. katie was really over weight for a while cuz my nephew( its really his dog) felt sorry for her when we first got her (from a shelter where she was malnurished) that he over fed her tooo much. (she is much better now)
hope this helps some and tina gets to a good vet soon
manyinone
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