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No, no. Not saying you *should* get him x-rayed. With large breed dogs (especially big clumsy puppies, like ours), if you notice a lameness that persists for more than *3* days, you should alert your vet. Just like toddlers and clumsy adults, dogs can bang themselves up and twist ankles and whatnot and recover fine on their own in a day or two. It's normal. But after 3 days, if you ever notice it, that can be a sign of a bigger problem--one that's not healing. I had noticed Ellie limping for a few days right before her spay and so had the vet x-ray while she was under anesthesia. Anesthesia's not particularly great for dogs, but more important than that to me, it's costly.
Here's the breakdown for Ellie's x-rays. All funds listed are US$.
Anesthesia, total cost: $172
Radiography, total cost: $207
So, don't do it unless your vet recommends it or Damien seems to be in pain for several days.
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