2007-03-19 08:46:41 · 8 answers · asked by sweetdarkstorm 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Sounds like it could be a joint problem or maybe something neurological. Has she experienced any type of head trauma or is it possible she could have? If you got her from a breeder ask if this same kind of thing has ever happend before. Neurological problems can be hereditary, caused by a birth defect, poisoning, or by head or back trauma. Take her to the vet for a full examination. They will probably want to take x-rays and run some blood tests.
2007-03-19 08:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by dolfingrrl928 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends much on the dog's age if it is to be considered normal. It is true that puppies are a bit wobbly as they learn to walk and such, but if your pup was walking just fine and then recently started falling over, immediately take your dog to the vet. I had a dog that was about a year old and walked normally all its life, but one day I noticed it walked funny and kept falling over. I took her to the vet, but it was too late. She died 12 hours later while still at the vet's office. She had a form of canine influenza. Although she had all her shots, she still got it. The vet said that there is a new strain of influenza this year that the vaccines won't protect against. She died a couple of months ago.
However, if the puppy is a few months old and has never walked right from birth, plan on taking your pup to the vet in the next few days to see if it is a genetic malformation.
I hope your four-legged friend is o.k., good luck!
2007-03-19 09:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most puppies tend to have a wobbly walk, until they become used to their growing and changing bodies and legs.
There is a big difference if they are actually falling over, she may have hip dysplasia or another type of structural or muscle problem.
Please make an appointment with your vet as soon as possible, for the health and well being of your puppy and your own peace of mind.
2007-03-19 08:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've probably owned 20 dogs in my life and they're all wobbly for close to their first 6 months. I'd say something to the vet, but he'll probably tell you not to worry. They're just getting use to those long legs!
2007-03-19 08:53:41 · answer #4 · answered by greenbuddha03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like hip dysplasia to me...better see your vet.
Boxers are prone to develop cancers, heart conditions such as Aortic Stenosis and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (the so-called "Boxer Cardiomyopathy"), hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, and degenerative myelopathy; other conditions that may be seen are torsion (bloat), intestinal problems, and allergies (although these last two may be more related to diet rather than breed).[15][16] Poor breeding can also lead to entropion, a malformation of the eyelid requiring surgical correction. Responsible breeders test their breeding stock before breeding and in some cases throughout the life of the dog in an attempt to minimize the occurrence of these diseases in future generations.[17]
2007-03-19 08:50:26 · answer #5 · answered by Shelly B 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
if she is 5 weeks or older that is not normal you shoudl bring it to your vets attention at the next well puppy visit, dont just wait for him to notice
2007-03-19 08:50:35 · answer #6 · answered by drezdogge 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
oh crap oh crap oh crap my dog had this and it was a boxer .....it a calcium lack of the spine there was nothing they could do :{ ........ call your vet now NOW
2007-03-19 11:47:24 · answer #7 · answered by mikkie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that doesnt sound normal if i were u i'd have her checked out
2007-03-19 08:54:48 · answer #8 · answered by abbers 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋