in recent weeks my Bichon Frise hind legs seem very weak and bringing him for a stroll seems a painful task.?

Question

our bichon frise was an abandoned dog,after a long searh for its owner with avail, we decided to keep him. We came to very attached to me n my wife.He had recently recovered from ears infection and we brought to the vet and he had recovered well.However, in recent weeks he started showing sign very weak hind legs. We masssaged him quality herbal medical solution but, it dont seems to last long and the pain in his hind legs recurred again.He is very used to strolling but, now bring him for a stroll seems like avery painful task for him. He is a very keen stroller and love to walk practcally anywhere but, now, even at home he looked very depressed. we have been praying hard for him and also hope that people with experiened or are veteranian of such a situation will advised us. We will be most grateful and apppreciate any suggestions from you kind people out there. thanking in advanced.

Answer 1

Osteoarthritis also affects small dogs and glucosamine and chondroitin supplemants have been used very effectively

Canine hip dysplasia is a well-known condition, especially among owners of large and giant breed dogs. It has been diagnosed in small and medium breeds as well. Dogs with hip dysplasia are born with normal hip joints, but changes occur during development and aging. Gradual loosening of the joint with swelling, pain, and damage to joint tissues occurs. Months to years may pass, but the final result of hip dysplasia is excruciating pain and crippling in the hind limbs.

Answer 2

Well first thing is the ear infection may not have healed thus causing an equilibrium problem and could be the cause of the instability in his hind quarter.

Also do you know the age of the dog? Is he old or maybe has arthritis? And have you had his shots done? Is he "Provo" free? Provo can cause instability.

I have a 14 year old Australian Shepard ( her name is Aussie) that is my precious baby since she was born and I was 15. She now has arthritis and walking and even moving is very hard for her. She was once a very aggressive attack dog. She has bitten many people, killed several puppies and goats on our farm, torn the jeans off a couple of intruders in her life time, and deflated a few tires with her bite.

She is now so docile that the chickens eat from the same bowl as she does and all she offers them is a mere nip. Her walk is very labored, she struggles to get from one place to the other.

So get the dog a complete physical and have her age determined before you proceed with any methods of cure or herbal remedy.

Also look for any wounds, bites or bleeding that may be causing him to be so weak.

Not knowing the history of this dog is not working in HIS or your favor.

Take him back to the vet and see if the ear infection has gone?

I wish him all the best..............

Answer 3

I was advised by my vet that my poodle may develop a condition similar to what you described. Its a condition with the spine and I'm not sure there is anything that can be done. It is common with smaller dogs. The only way to be sure and to help your dog is to take him to a vet as soon as possible. It seems unlikely that this will go away on its own, so its best to get him checked out. Hope this helps and he gets better.

Answer 4

Go to a vet. They can tell you exactly what is going on so you won't have to worry and wonder.
Treatments may be an easy fix or they can prescribe a pain medicine that will help him. The important thing is that he doesn't suffer.

Answer 5

Well, my dog did the same. I took her to a vet and they said she had a bad back. My vet said if not treated she could Eventually be paralyzed. You should see a vet.

Answer 6

These people are giving good suggestions as to speculation...but please see a vet to help the pooch out and determine what is right for you to do to help the discomfort!!!