Popping Hips

Oliver is a little over 5 months now, and weighs about 50 pounds. Boy do they grow fast! My husband and I have noticed lately that when we put our hands on his hips when he is walking, we can feel them popping. No sound, and he has never limped after play or exercise, nor has he shown any signs of them hurting. But, this is still causing concern for me-hip displasia? :cry: Please tell me that his hips popping at this age is normal. The only other sign I've seen is that he doesn't want to always go up or down the stairs, but he is big baby. What age is a good age to have his hips x-rayed, just for my sanity?
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I could be in an in-between stage.......something grew faster than the rest of the muscles and ligaments. Eventually all with catch up. Still, I'd keep an eye on this as it might also be dysplasia. Vets don't want to handle these until the dog has matured. So avoid steps (a local Golden R. breeder insists none of her pups "do" steps until they are a year old) and keep his in low key exercise (good luck there) for awhile.
this happened to my girl not to worry it went away after xrays showed nothing.just growing too fast i think it has been 12 years and no hip diasplasia
Oh, my gosh, thank you so much guys! I sat in tears this morning after I felt them! Poor Oliver just looked at me like "Mommy what is wrong", then proceeded to lick my tears. I will still watch them, and take the safe route, you you guys sure do make me feel better! :lol:
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