Buster's slowing down on stairs and I don't know if that's just age or something we s
He's 6 now, still happy and eating fine, but he hesitates before jumping in the car and takes the stairs slower than he used to. Could just be a normal Lab getting a little older, but I keep hearing about hip issues in this breed and don't want to write it off as nothing if it isn't.
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Had two Labs in my time, both showed the exact same slowdown around that age. Worth checking, but don't panic yet, some of it really is just getting older.
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I think an X-ray sooner rather than later would give you real peace of mind either way. There's a directory of vets and pet services on the site if you need to find someone local: https://allinpets.com/services/
Given the breed, I'd take this seriously rather than wait and see. AllinPets has a thorough health guide covering exactly the risks Labs are prone to as they age, including hip and joint issues: Labrador Retriever Health Guide: Risks Every Owner Should Screen For (https://allinpets.com/blog/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever-health-guide-risks-46/)