I have a german shepherd - X. She's about 8 yrs. (estimated from SPCA) Occasionally, on walks, her hind legs would quiver and she would lean backwards and sideways. I was assured she didn't have hip-dysplasia (they did X-rays). This started about 6 months into getting her: about a year ago.
Can it be hip dysplasia?... someone said she's seizuring?
2007-08-31 17:51:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It could be a problem with the spine.German shepherds are predisposed to spinal problems when they get older.I would have her re - checked by a vet.They have all sorts of medications and supplements to help with these problems.
2007-08-31 18:08:00 · answer #1 · answered by Dances With Woofs! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK I'm not vet, most of us aren't, thought there are one or two on here (not for this answer)...but did they mention arthritis at all and did they check her spine? That does sound like it could involve her hips or back, but then again I had a dog that did have seizures and it does sound similar to some of the seizures I saw my dog have. Usually if they have a seizure they don't get up and walk normally right away, they act a little spaced out for a minute or two and that's a real good clue for seizures. If they are seizures, they sound mild because you wouldn't be thinking dysplasia if it were bad ones. So I'd want to hear what my vet had to say about that and arthritis and if he can't give you an answer or if he has no idea I'd ask for the ex-rays (so you don't have to repeat the hips) to get a second opinion. Good luck to you.
2007-08-31 18:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by SageHallo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I started reading your question, my first thought was hip dysplasia. But, you said your vet took xrays and ruled that out? It could possibly be his back. An inflamed or protruding disc could cause these symptoms. My oldest cocker spaniel started becoming weak in his rear legs a few years ago...his legs shook and he had a hard time jumping up on the couch or bed. His knees also buckled when he would squat to urinate. My vet took xrays and found he had arthritis and degeneration in his spine. The vet prescribed a treatment with anti-inflammatories and he seems to be doing better since. I also shortened his walks.
2007-08-31 18:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Liz ♫ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's the hips. And long walks are out of the question and quite painful for her. My German shepherd was born with it. Takes
a pain medication for it from the vet. She does fine with it.
Twice a day am and pm. Put her food on a table like so as not to stretch the muscles. It is painful for them . Yours needs a pain medication so you can still enjoy each other. No long walks .The quivering is from pain. You can cause her to stroke from dragging on long walks. Had a class from my vet on it.
2007-08-31 18:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by kittycat 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd say try another vet. Not to switch vets completely, but you have every right to a second opinion. Maybe there was something that the first vet missed, and a fresh crop of minds may find something.
2007-08-31 18:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberly A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be hip dusplasia,go to the vet the spca just guess alot of the time they never really know for sure
2007-08-31 18:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by ~~~~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-31 17:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by Drake Deth 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋