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Hip dysplasia is characterized by a hip socket that doesn't fully fit/cover the ball of the femur head. Moderate hip dysplasia often doesn't show symptoms until the dog is mature, because the poor socket shape causes cartilage wear and inflammatory problems that get worse over time and use. But if it's severe enough, you can absolutely see symptoms in a young puppy, because the joint is barely functional at all. That might not be what it is! But unfortunately, you can't rule it out just because of his age.
My best advice is - if your vet does discover that this is dysplasia or another chronic issue - to ask for a reference to a reputable canine physiotherapist, rehab specialist, or chiropractor (depending on what's available in your area) and work with this specialists to create a customized plan of exercise and conditioning that will support your dog's needs and help keep him as comfortable as possible. It might have to wait until after initial treatment if your vet thinks he needs surgery or another procedure to improve his quality of life, but doing the right exercises (and avoiding the wrong ones) and keeping the dog lean can do a lot to improve pain and keep a dog with structural issues healthier for longer. You'd essentially be building extra muscle to help support the compromised joints. Just, seriously, do it with a professional. Just like with human rehab/physio, you can do more harm than good by experimenting with exercises that aren't right for him, or over-exercising, even in ways that are considered safe and healthy for other dogs.
Good luck, and I hope it's something you can get effective treatment for.
My best advice is - if your vet does discover that this is dysplasia or another chronic issue - to ask for a reference to a reputable canine physiotherapist, rehab specialist, or chiropractor (depending on what's available in your area) and work with this specialists to create a customized plan of exercise and conditioning that will support your dog's needs and help keep him as comfortable as possible. It might have to wait until after initial treatment if your vet thinks he needs surgery or another procedure to improve his quality of life, but doing the right exercises (and avoiding the wrong ones) and keeping the dog lean can do a lot to improve pain and keep a dog with structural issues healthier for longer. You'd essentially be building extra muscle to help support the compromised joints. Just, seriously, do it with a professional. Just like with human rehab/physio, you can do more harm than good by experimenting with exercises that aren't right for him, or over-exercising, even in ways that are considered safe and healthy for other dogs.
Good luck, and I hope it's something you can get effective treatment for.
