12/06/2025
Sometimes, you gotta trust your gut & keep pushing.
Maybe you wonât find anything⌠but at least youâll have peace of mind.
I cannot tell you how many people, how many times, I asked friends âdo you think heâs moving weird? Do you think he walks weird? Do you think he runs weird?â
Something didnât feel right, but itâs not my area of expertise, I didnât know what I was looking at. I just knew it didnât feel right.
We had x-rays done, the vet made a mistake, she didnât see it (everyone makes mistakes.) 2 years later, I asked our new vet for new x-rays⌠immediately when she looked at the old x-rays, she saw it - hip dysplasia. She did new x-rays, sent them to the radiologist, and they confirmed. Hip dysplasia.
His diagnosis has been crushing for me in many ways. I have taken so much from him, and know weâll never do some of the things he loved again. Itâs much harder for me than it is for him, in some ways.
But that dog⌠he remains incredibly resilient and optimistic. He lives every day like itâs the best day of his life. The only thing he wants in life is to spend time with people who love him. He doesnât care about what heâs âmissing out onâ.
And because we got that diagnosis⌠I can help him live a longer, more comfortable life. I can help him build the muscle to support his hips and other areas he was compensating with so he doesnât develop more issues & deteriorate faster. Itâs crushing at times, but I have a direction (with the help of our medical team), and his endless optimism keeps me motivated âĽď¸
If you have a dog with a serious health condition, Iâd love to hear your story in the comments⌠you never know who youâll help by telling your story â¤ď¸âđŠš