- 9 month old Rottweiler.
-	critical, if developmental problem present.
- eats free choice large breed food.
-	critical, excess nutrients may lead to disproportionate growth.
- owners became aware of an awkward gait a few 
weeks ago.
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- right leg seems worse than the left.
- lameness seems worse early in the morning and 
after running around the yard.
- walks OK but seems uncomfortable when goes to 
sit down.
- no response to Rimadyl.
- ownershave been carrying her up and down the 
stairs for a week or 2 because she is reluctant to 
climb up or down stairs.
- no history of any trauma.
- current on vaccinations.
- Current on Frontline¨ and heartworm 
preventative.
- disproportionate amount of weight being carried 
on the forelegs.
- Mild lameness (Grade 1 of 4) was seen, principally 
in the right hind leg.
- ÒclickingÓ in the elbow joints but was not 
associated with pain, reduced range of motion or 
crepitance.
- Long bone palpation was normal in all legs.
- No muscle pain or muscle atrophy was found.
- No neurological deficits were found.
- Hock and stifle joints were non-painful and 
appeared stable.
- No cranial drawer sign was found.
- No joint effusion was seen or palpated.
- Palpation of the hip joints produced a pain 
reaction, more on the right than the left, and more 
obvious in extension rather than flexion.
- The hip ROM was reduced to about 100 degrees.
- Ortalani sign was positive on the left hip but we 
were unable to evaluate it on the right because of 
pain.