Hip pain can cause front leg lameness sinc a dog carries 60 percent of their body wt on the front legs and when there is a hip issue even more wt on the front. This increased wt transfer will cause stiffness and strain on the front legs.
Hip pain can be caused by leg problems and or spinal problems. Animal Chiropractors have a specialized education in this area and your vet will not necessarily diagnose the problem correctly if it is not surgical or disease process. Standard vet care will be rest and meds, if it is a mechanical joint problem, u need an animal chiropractor to fix the issue.
Please contact Dr Indek with questions at 781-337-1180 or email at Indekchiropractic@gmail.com
Dr indek makes house calls throughout New England as well as adjusts dog at Groton Animal Hospital.
