We have a Yellow Labrador about 9-10 years old. He was doing fine until maybe 3 weeks or so ago. He got to where it seems that both of his back legs are 'stiff' and he has trouble getting up, walking, etc. He's not himself anymore. He has been doing crazy things like going to the far back part of the back yard sleeping there the whole night. In cold rains, freezing cold nights, etc. He has a dog house up near the house, with a nice warm blanket in it that he knows is there (and sleeps in during the day). Lately he always has stuff around his eyes, like they have been watering a lot and the "sleepy" stuff runs down his face and dries. My mom said she saw him scratching at his eyes before. He's lost a lot of weight, and won't eat much, if at all. Acts like he's in pain to move and walk, particularly with his back legs. Sometimes he seems 'lost' and just stands and stares at stuff for no reason. My family can't really afford a vet. We've been trying to give him aspirin in moderation.
2006-12-28
17:29:05
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