she has put some weight on but thats to be expected as she gets older she,s not as lively and playful as she usually is and she is slower when walking a few months ago when we were out walking her ,her back legs seemed to go from underneath her but it hasnt happened recently .Also shes not eating as much as she normally does .
2007-02-11 03:24:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You must take her to the vets as soon as possible. It might be that she is just getting stiffer as she gets older and has a touch of arthritis or it could be that she has a problem with her kidneys or urinary tract. The vet should be able to help her and set your mind at rest. Hope she improves soon! Six is not really old you know.
2007-02-11 03:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This needs checking out by a vet ASAP. Not to scare you but it could be a lot of things - from arthritis (most likely) to osteosarcoma - a kind of bone cancer. The fact that she has trouble with footing and is not eating much is indicative of severe pain and needs treatment. She needs to be checked out by a vet now.
2007-02-11 03:30:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to have her checked as soon as possible. She could be developing arthritis or having trouble with her hips.
Another thing to consider is lymphoma. If her legs are swollen and it seems almost like retained water (jiggly apposed to tight), it may be more urgent than you think.
I would not delay a vet visit.
2007-02-11 03:59:16 · answer #3 · answered by Pam 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take her to the vets - it may be a sign of approaching old age, but the vet should be able to prescribe something which will help her.
2007-02-11 03:30:01 · answer #4 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be arthritis get it checked out with the vet the reason she isn't eating might be that she is in pain
its always best to get it checked out
2007-02-11 09:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by i love to the devil he's gr8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be many things arthritist hip displaser i would take her into the vets have the vets xray her hind end good luck with her..Dusty
2007-02-11 03:32:03 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she might have sprung it when walking...dogs get arthritis when they get old and that could be one cause... i would take her to vet very soon.
old people do not eat as much as they ate when younger ...how about other signs?...she seemed depresed?
2007-02-11 03:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by el_kileni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you love this dog, as much, as you SAY you do, - PROVE it, by taking the poor creature to the vet. It's the RIGHT THING, to do, for her!
2007-02-11 03:45:18 · answer #8 · answered by Spike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet!
2007-02-11 03:31:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be arthritis check with vet she sounds in pain.good luck
2007-02-11 23:36:17 · answer #10 · answered by fi fi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋