[header] How to diagnose osteochondrosis dissecans in rottweilers [title] Check if your dog appears to have a persistent limp. [step] One of the key signs of ocd is a persistent limp or lameness in your dog. This is a common symptom in young dogs who have ocd, who may have difficulty putting some or any weight on one leg. 
[substeps] The severity of the limp depends on how much damage develops on your dog's joint lining. Your dog may have a mild limp, where he leans to one side and puts less weight on one leg.