Case 1


9 month old Ðmore than likely congenital or developmental rather than acquired
FS Rottweiler Ðlarge breed
Awkward gait Ð
Few weeks ago Ðcritical
R leg worse than LÑcritical
Uncomfortable to sit Ðcritical
Seems worse early in morning(after running around in yard) Ðcritical
Reluctant to climb steps Ðcritical
On rimadyl Ðcritical
Eats Iams large breed free choiceÑoversupplementation through food
No history of trauma
Disportionate amount of weight carried on forelegs
Mild lameness Ð grade 1 of 4 primarily on R hind
Minor clicking in elbow
No crepitance
No pain
Full range of motion
Long bone palpation normal in all legs
No muscle pain or atrophy
Not neurological deficits
Hock and stifle joints non-painfulÑno cranial drawer signs
No joint effusion
Hip joints painfulÑmore on R than L, more obvious on extension than flexion
Hip rom reduced to 100 degrees
Ortalani sign in L hip positive
Unable to assess R because of pain