Bad Hips? Growth Pain?

[JENCOL]

hey guys

have taken him to the vet last night were Dr Mark did a physical examination of his hips, he said they feel fine at this stage however when he pressed on his lower back there was alittle discomfort. Dr said he would prefer to wait to do an xray until he is a little older, for now he has been put on Jointguard to see how he goes. Dr also said to try and not let him jump up or put alot of pressure on his rear end. Vet pretty much confirmed what my breeder said that it was most likely just a growing phase he is going through. He does walk very lazy in his back end but he corrects himself at a gait.

The news is alot better than what i thought, now i can relax and just see how he goes.

Thanks everyone!

Hi Collie lover,

Don't stress yourself yet. You need to remember that your boy is going to be a big boy and has loads of growing to do yet and possibly very quickly. He is going through that awful gangly/unco-ordinated stage that lots of pups do go through. All very normal!

Relax enjoy him

Jenny