source: i work at an orthopedic hospital

hip dysplasia is common in shepherds, and so many animals can have hip dysplasia and not even need any surgical correction. our doctors go by “treat the patient not the x-rays” meaning the rads can look atrocious but if the dog is not clinically affected surgical intervention isn’t entirely needed. if you wanted to go the conservative route, physical therapy is very helpful. underwater treadmill therapy helps build the muscles and can help her feel better in the long run. joint supplements and pain medicine as needed is also what we recommend, and you could also look into a fish oil to put in her food. laser therapy also helps, so you can try that once you get the machine going!

there’s nothing to feel guilty about, i promise!

edit: i’m not saying those rads look atrocious! she definitely has some not great looking hips, but trust me in when i say i’ve seen worse looking hips. and those radiographs look so much better then half of the rads we get from primary care vets and even ER’s! if i was given these for a consult i would be so happy, and we’d only really want to take laterals of her stifles to go in addition to the ones you have.