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Walker Puppy possible hip problems

I have a 8 week old big money puppy that seems to have weak hips. Will literally just be walking and her back legs will just fold up under her. I’ve messed with her legs and hips does not seem to have any pain or popping. It seems to be more than just clumsiness to me though any ideas?

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'PR' Pollards Sthrn Roots Memphis

Years ago I had a pup with the same problem. She couldn't run more than two steps without falling. Just walking her hind legs would be all over the place and sometimes got tangled up. The vet found nothing wrong with her and it didn't affect her front legs. I was told the pen she was in when picked up was kind of small so that might have caused a lack of exercise for the litter. I took her out a lot in big open areas and just let her go at her own speed. Eventually her joints and muscles strengthened and she became coordinated. I think it took about two months for her to be able to run fast circles around me.

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Gloria

How is she housed? Open kennel? Elevated kennel?

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Originally posted by Black Plott
How is she housed? Open kennel? Elevated kennel?

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'PR' Pollards Sthrn Roots Memphis