I have a large breed dog(pointer). I was told he has HID. How do dogs get this? I don't understand. Is he in pain? He'll limp for a little bit then he's okay. When he gets up from laying down he limps for a little longer. I can't let him on the couch or up on the beds. He's a heavy dog. Can someone help me understand?

What does HID stand for?

What does rickj have to do with my dog having something wrong with is bones growing? Can someone help me other than rickj?

I believe you may be talking about CHD (Canine Hip Dysplasia) and here is a link that may shed some light:

http://www.workingdogs.com/vchipdysplasia.htm

Psssst (in a kind and gentle tone of voice) I believe Rick was asking a sincere and genuine question. And its okay to say that this is all you know about it. I did a fast Google search for "HID" pertaining to canine diseases and came up with nothing... so he may have done that too and was equally as stumped?

Can you confirm that its CHD or ask again a little clearer?

Hi, scrappysmom,
I, too, could not find anything about dogs' HID, doing research.
Are you sure that's what the Vet said? Please post back, and we can help.

I believe Rick was asking a sincere and genuine question. And its okay to say that this is all you know about it. I did a fast google search for "HID" pertaining to canine diseases and came up with nothing ...so he may have done that too and was equally as stumped?

Yes, scrappysmom, I was just trying to help research the answer.

The Pets board is very active. If you'll confirm what you're referring to as HID I bet you'll get several good responses.