So we noticed it last night that he was walking slow and it took him a while to go down the front steps. And also that if he tries to jump up on his hind legs he cries or wimpers, what's the matter with him, any one know?
2007-08-12 04:01:31 · 11 answers · asked by Lindsey A 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ASKING YAHOO? CALL OR TAKE YOUR DOG TO YOUR VET IMMIDIATELY!!!
2007-08-12 04:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by H-DAWG 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is pretty general. How old is the dog? What breed is the dog? Did this "walking slow" appear in 1 day? In rear leg lameness the most common problems are hip dysplasia and patella luxation (slipping knee caps). While larger breeds are prone to HD (hip dysplasia) smaller breeders are more prone to patella problems. Dogs can be given ascriptin (coated aspirin) for pain. Dosage depends on weight. For example a 100 pound dog could be given 1 Ascriptin tablet 2 times a day. NEVER GIVE ASPIRIN TO CATS, it's a poison to them. The dog could also have a spine injury just as a person which would make it more painful to walk and jump on hind legs. Age would also factor in, in a more aged dog they do get arthritis just like people. The most common location for the arthritis in in the spinal column. I would keep the dog quiet, give him some Ascriptin for a couple of days, if this doesn't help or he is getting progressively worse it's time for your vet.
2007-08-12 04:14:12 · answer #2 · answered by Puggy78 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it's his legs at all. Sounds like it might be his tummy. Has he been eating normal? He may even have severe gas. I would get him to a vet ASAP or emergency Animal Hospital.
BUT, before you do any of that, check his underside of his hind paws... he may have stepped on something that got stuck in there. Other than that though, I don't think it has anything do do with his legs. If it was, he wouldn't be up and about, but laying in one place yelping.
Good Luck, and I hope everything works out good for puppers!
2007-08-12 04:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-01 09:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may have sprained her tail or a leg or something else. It might be a hip problem. My dog jumped off the bed years ago and she sprained her neck. She did the same thing-tail down and she cried. She would not go near the bed and would not jump or wag her tail. You will feel better when your bf gets back from the vet-that is exactly what we did-rushed her there. I hope your dog feels better soon! I know how hard it is when they are hurting and we don't know why.
2016-05-20 06:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by liana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you over exercise him? He may have gotten hurt while running or jumping. For now make sure he doesn't climb stairs or go and any walk just keep him inside. This is nothing serious. Let him rest for a week or two so he can recover. If the problem is still there see the vet. This happens sometimes in puppys.
2007-08-12 04:20:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Theres a good chance that its arthritis. I know a rotwieller who has it in his hind legs and he moves very slowly and cant jump. You should go to the vet.
2007-08-12 05:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by Jane M 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mine had a sore muscle in his back that caused the same type of symptoms.. but he had no problem running or walking.. just climbing or jumping.. I gave him two days and a heating pad.. each day he was a bit more jumpy.... but it depends.. if it's REALLY bad.. like the dog can barely move at all.. Vet.. asap..it could be many things..
2007-08-12 05:54:45 · answer #8 · answered by kaijawitch 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He might have arthritis or a muscle cramp that hurts really bad I would take him to the vet get his legs checked out.
2007-08-12 06:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by Cowgirl13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
may be pulled muscle, athuritse(how ever you spell it) sprang, his legs, fractured his leg , just take him to the vet we really cant tell you you need a pro at this, if a vet gets on here then great, if the vet isnt open just carry your dog if it need to go up stairs, down, up on a bed,
keep him off of them untill you can go to the vet
2007-08-12 04:10:59 · answer #10 · answered by HelpTheConfused 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he might have arthritis or
he might have injured his hind legs in some way so u should take him to the vet to check it out
2007-08-12 04:08:26 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋