Quote Originally Posted by SnowShredder View Post
Yes we got him from a semi-local breeder. Gorgeous parents, and every rott they had. None seemed to have hip problems. The breeder guaranteed their hips until 2 years old (didn't find out until after bought that that meant giving you another pup rather than paying for bills). Our vet had never seen a case as young as this. It makes him wonder how his hips are if his ligaments are already this bad. Its so sad...I've had many close loving dogs and this guy is the least deserving...such a kind soul. And still a puppy...
Well you cant go by word, you didnt get any paperwork about their hip scores etc for the health testing? With breeds prone to issues like that you should always make sure they are health tested, and "going to the vet" doesnt constitute as health testing. Sad when breeders dont properly health test and breed correctly, poor dog has to suffer a less than perfect life now because of it. Not your fault at all though, it happens all to often.
I would start him on supplements for his joints, glucosamine chondroitin - ester c, also diatomaceous earth in caps and fed will help some, that and keeping him lean and doing low impact exercise (swimming) to keep his muscle tone up will benefit him. I also heard of people doing light drag work with their dogs to strengthen the muscles around the hip and help curve any slipping that might occur otherwise.

Again I hope he recovers as best he can so he can at least enjoy life..