Plan of action

Additional tests
1.  Based on the physical exam, and movement tests during the exam, the lameness has 
been localized to the hip joint
2.  CBC (anemia, leukocytosis, thrombocytopenia, hypoproteimia, neutrophilia), Lyme 
titer test Ð to rule out infection including Borrelia infection
3.  Radiographs Ð hips for joint problems, chest and abdominal radiographs for signs of 
inflammation/infection 
4.  Synovial fluid analysis Ð to differentiate between traumatic and septic processes
5.  MRI Ð may be more sensitive than radiography if radiographs are inconclusive
6.  Bone scintigraphy Ð indicates bone growth, active bone damage, or fracture healing