He is a 2 year old purebred and is giant. He shakes in his back legs up to his hips and he doesn't stand all the way up. I am worried about his hips, but I'm wondering what else it could be.
2007-02-13 18:43:47 · 9 answers · asked by gr8danesak 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It might also be back pain, or abdominal pain. Sometimes it's even knee pain... but whether it's back, hips, knees, or belly, he's hurting. Have the vet check him out.
2007-02-13 19:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by lizzy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may need to talk to your vet. I have a black lab/great dane mix that is 6 years old and I've seen him shake his front and back legs but i've never been concerned about it.... Here's a little laugher.... people ask me how big my dog it they hear black lab so they think small, then they hear great dane and they think HUGE. Well I say picture a pony and think a little smaller.... Thats how big my dog is!
2007-02-18 00:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by piggylover_850 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get him to a vet for a good exam, including x-rays of his hips. In addition to possibly being hips it can also be a stifle problem, wobblers or an injury. In order to get proper diagnosis and treatment you must get him in to the vet.
2007-02-14 15:38:05 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great danes are prone to hip displaia.
this is where the joint isnt right and causes the problems your discribing.
you will need to get a vet to look at him.
sorry but good luck
2007-02-14 07:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by Joanne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard great danes have alot of hip problems If hes sick give him honey about tablespoons every 4-6 hours untill you get him to the vet its a natural antibiotic and it makes dogs feel better good luck ! Im sorry to here about your baby !
2007-02-14 02:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by shana 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
he could have rickets my bros 7 week old staffy puppy has rickets in her back legs n has symptoms similar 2 that of ur great dane
take him 2 the vet jus 2 b safe tho
hope it gets better
2007-02-14 11:49:08 · answer #6 · answered by J Dizzy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Take him to the vet, he could have what is known as Cervical Spondylopathy or what is known as Wobbling...it is caused by a vertabra in the neck. Don't take any chances get him vet checked.
2007-02-14 04:06:54 · answer #7 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might have a touch of ol Arthur.Take him to the vet and find out.I bet he has artheritis,and they are pretty big dogs,that's alot of weight for the poor fella to be carrying around if he's hurting.
2007-02-14 02:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by dccuttie75 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do not let him sleep on concrete! The lime in it will absorber into his joints! Also, have you change his food, my dog had a seizure when I did.
2007-02-14 03:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋