i have a six pound yorkshire...he is 14 years old...he is dragging his flank...he acts like he is injured...could it be arthritis?...he yelps now and again and jumps up like he has been shot...runs a few steps then looks around like he cannot figure out what happened to him...is he just getting old acting?...what is wrong with him...
2006-12-26 01:02:08 · 6 answers · asked by bintheredunthat 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
How long has this been going on? It definately sounds like a medical issue. Take him to a doctor. He could be injured. The longer he is unattended to might make the difference between being able to "mend" him or not.
2006-12-26 01:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by dgm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like something is causing a sudden shocking pain. A dog that age probably has a pinched nerve from spinal stenosis. Arthritis is an achy feeling.
2006-12-26 09:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could well be arthritis. Or he could have a cancer there that is hurting him: Some years ago we had an ancient terrier-mix dog who showed similar behaviors shortly before she died.
You may want to take your dog for a check-up. Good luck.
2006-12-26 11:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could have a broken bone. Take the dog to the vet and stop his suffering. The vet will fix him up.
2006-12-26 09:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by redwidow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a pinched nerve, or other reasons, you need to take him to a vet.
2006-12-26 09:13:04 · answer #5 · answered by messageboardpirate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run your hand down his back, see if the back is out of line,,could be the sciatic nerve, same as a human,,,
he is awful little,, talk to vet about baby aspirin,
Ibuprofen will kill him,,,
2006-12-26 09:05:31 · answer #6 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋