Why is my dog's hip swollen without injury? What's the cause?

I would be concerned that Layla has an abscess if it is filled with pus and blood. this will be very painful to her, and she needs to see a vet as soon as possible for it. She will need it drained if it has swollen up again, and she will also need antibiotics to treat the infection. Please do not give her any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. The vet can give her pain medications as needed. As for the swollen vaginal area, she could be suffering from vaginitis which is inflammation of the vagina. This is more common in spayed females, and something that will need to be examined and treated by a vet as well.

Do not give any medications to your dog without the advice of your veterinarian. Many OTC medications can be toxic to pets. Ideally, Ziggy should be examined by your veterinarian or a veterinary orthopedic specialist to diagnose ligament damage, arthritic conditions, fractures or tumors. X-rays of the knees and hips will likely be recommended. These can be done under anesthesia or sedation. A veterinary house all service may be an option for an exam. Afterwards, a sedative and/or pain management can be dispensed to make the trip to the clinic easier and less stressful for all parties.

That is unusual that Dirt's left hip bone looks larger than normal. It's good that she isn't limping and is not showing any signs of pain when you manipulate her leg. It's a good idea that she sees a vet for this problem, and it's fine to wait a week for it since she seem otherwise normal. I would recommend getting x-rays done on the hip to help diagnose what is causing it to look larger than normal. To be safe, I would rest her until her appointment. No running, jumping, or playing. Take her out to toilet on a lead only, and bring her right back in when she's done. Good luck!

Hip dysplasia does not cause lumps or bumps. I would be concerned this is a tumor and I recommend to have her examined. Older dogs (just like people) are more prone to develop lumps/bumps and some of these can be cancerous. Older pets are also more prone to arthritis. Here are links about arthritis and hip dysplasia. https://www.petcoach.co/article/arthritis-degenerative-joint-disease-osteoarthritis-2/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/7-ways-to-manage-your-dogs-arthritis/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention/ I recommend to have Micah checked by the veterinarian and she may need an x-ray. I hope they figure it out quickly.

The most common condition causing this symptom in this breed is called patelar luxation which is basically displacement of the knee cap. you will need to get it checked by your vet to assess the severity of the condition, it might require surgery depending on the level of pain and lameness.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rufus. I would recommend that he sees his veterinarian for x-rays for the swollen area of the affected limb. Unfortunately bone cancer is a common cause of swelling in the shoulder area. Hopefully this is not the case and he just sustained a soft tissue injury, but you will need the x-rays to know. In the meantime, keep him quiet to allow that limb to rest and do not give any over-the-counter pain medication as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps.

It sounds like Allie has injured herself in the fall, and that likely is causing the swelling. This will be quite painful for her, so the best thing to do is take her into a vet immediately for treatment. Best of luck.