Plan of Action:

1) Pelvic Radiographs- standard ventrodorsal and lateral views to examine the 
pathophysiology, if any, of the coxofemoral joint
2) CBC w/ differentials via blood sample to investigate the possibility of an 
inflammatory response 
3) Blood culture- to rule out joint sepsis
4) Urine culture- to rule out joint sepsis

*We feel the above would be a comprehensive plan of action.  However, since our 
practice caters to a less fortunate clientele we feel that by performing only the 
radiographs and CBC that we will get enough information to determine a diagnosis.

* We did not include a joint tap in our plan of action because there was no joint effusion 
noted on physical exam.