Hip Problem?

[ftm 3,357]

one of my springers [working] has developed a bad limp that looks like its coming from hip area im thinking it happened in a collision with my other dog I rested him for 3 days and he walked on it [lead walk] ok but I let him off other day and he was fine [he is a full on type dog] and im back to square one I m resting him [kennel] and he isn't in any obvious pain but im worried he could have hip displacia he is only just shy of 2yrs old surely not displacia - 2 weeks rest this time then I will see what happens or is it an immediate vet job?

[dare 1,103]

Didnt even think a spaniel would be a breed affected by it but im guessing its possible for all dogs. 3 days sure as hell aint alot of rest time though. In regards to age, my first dog was an american bulldog and he didnt even reach two before being put down.

[mushroom 14,274]

3weeks walks on lead, plenty oily fish in the diet and NO running!

[skycat 6,174]

If the lameness has come on as a result of a collision it is far more likely to be either muscle or ligament damage, something that happens all too often in lurchers and sighthounds. Best to get the dog to a good back man (canine osteopath/chiropractor). These guys are brilliant at finding the exact nature of the injury: generally speaking muscle damage can take around 6-8 weeks to heal, ligament/joint damage can take up to several months. Get the dog checked out and go from there once you know what the problem is.