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Hi All, My little (or not so little) 12 month Bernese Mountain Dog has just been diagnosed with HD in one of his hips. He doesn't really show any lameness or anything. He seems to favor it a little when he first stands up after a nap, and when he walks that legs looks a little more wobbly than the other. I don't know if this is the effect of the vet pulling at the hip during the X-Rays monday, or if there is pain that I hadn't noticed before. There is no evidence of degenerative arthritis yet. The vet has recommended a second opinion, to look at a TPO operation. It seems an effective way of reducing the risk of him becoming lame in the future. Does anyone know if the dogs can have a fully active life after TPO or is their movement still restricted? If they have to be restricted, then maybe it is better to leave him as is, and just look at vitamin C supplements, glucosamine, green lipped abalone, and Sasha's Blend for the time being... What have others done when faced with this decision. Has anyone had a dog with HD that hasn't shown any behavioural signs? I am really looking at Arthritis prevention rather than cure at the moment! Cheers, Kate