my 10 yr old german shepherd chases my rottweiler around my backyard, then he walks with his front legs like hes reaching for something and he usualy falls or just lays down and has to stay down for a couple minutes before he is back to normal anyone have any ideas?
2006-07-11 07:17:51 · 7 answers · asked by Jonny J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
well he does also have a severe ear infection i forgot to mention. i just dont wont to have to put him down because ive had him since the day he was born.
2006-07-11 07:23:20 · update #1
also, do you guys have any idea on how i can cure or treat his ear infection not by surgery because he is to old to be put under anesthesia and not anything fluid because he wont let me put it in his ear if anyone can answer this question also i would appreciate it
2006-07-11 07:27:43 · update #2
oh yea and he is also an outside dog 24/7 and it is the summer and i live in arizona and he is really hairy and sheds alot so my mom doesnt let him in, is it ok to keep him outside in the heat. i shower him 3 times a day now tho
2006-07-11 07:31:07 · update #3
seizure maybe? or his ear infection is so bad it is messing up his balance. you better take to vet and get his ear treated before he goes deaf or worse. that has to be painful expecially since you are not treating it. please get his ear cared for, pets depend on their owners, he cant pay for it himself or drive himself to the vet you know... help your buddy out.
2006-07-11 07:43:53 · answer #1 · answered by luvnuttydog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get off your computer, call the vet who is treating your puppy for Parvo, tell them what is going on with your puppy since you brought the puppy home and that you will be bringing your puppy in Immediately. Get a crate, put a blanket in it, very carefully pick up your puppy and put him in the crate and get your puppy to the vet NOW. Only a vet is qualified to tell you why your puppy cannot stand, falls over when you put him down and let him go and that he is unable to walk. A number of problems could be causing these symptoms. We are not vets, there are no vets on this site and we are only guessing which will not benefit your puppy any. If you don't do this, this puppy will get much worse and I'm sure the puppy is in some kind of pain. The poor thing has been through so much already. If the problem is money, the vet normally is willing to work out a payment plan with you, so you can get your puppy taken care of and pay the vet later. When he was getting stuck with needles one of the needles could have hit a nerve or like I said a number of other things could be going on. Take the little guy in, find out what is going on and get the little guy treated for it.
2016-03-15 22:41:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have him checked out by a vet. He is getting on with age and just have him checked out. I raise shepherds and I love them so much!!!!! God Bless and take of the dogs!!
2006-07-11 07:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by mustanglady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hind quarter problems are common in the German Shepherd breed. When they get older, they often need cortizone shots to keep their hind quarters working.
2006-07-11 07:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by James F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the Dog is getting old and that is nothing to worry about because i had dog unitlt she 14 years old and she ran like that too and we just thought that she is getting old and maybe you have to put them to sleep so that they don't suffer
2006-07-11 07:26:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would most definitely see what the vet thinks about this; maybe you can call the office or discuss it with him/her at your next appointment or check-up. He may just be getting old.
2006-07-11 07:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by allie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
old age? but i would say take him to a vet to get a diagnosis cuz it could be something else causing it.
2006-07-11 07:21:38 · answer #7 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋