Labrador Back Legs Giving Out

With his person supporting him in a standing position I examined the poor dog.

Labrador back legs giving out. It is a problem that is most common in older large dogs and if your dog is suffering with weak back legs it is likely that his legs may suddenly give way and cause him to collapse and he may have trouble standing up or climbing stairs. This is heartbreaking for owners and poses a dilemma because the dog is often otherwise well in himself and not necessarily in pain. The condition is caused by a gene mutation.

7112017 The reasons behind a weakness in your dogs back legs can vary. Resting peacefully next to me as I type. Hes continued to be the same way all day.

Nutraceuticals - herbal remedies glucoasmine MSM essential etc. If you have access to water water therapy is often great for older dogs with failing hipsjoints. 862012 Thanks Ill do that.

Any kind of cancer or condition that causes anemia low red blood cell count can cause weakness. While obvious trauma can weaken muscles and tissues and age can contribute to the degeneration of muscles and joints other conditions can wreak havoc on the spinal cord nerves and hormones. This is because the nerves linking the spinal cord and the legs do not receive signals telling them what to.

3212019 My 12 year old lab was diagnosed with arthritis beginning of this year. He should also be on the thin side of healthy and gently exercised as much as he can tolerate. 1282009 When walking my labrador he moves his back legs out to the side.

There are three drug categories used to treat arthritis. But the next day she would be like a puppy and play and everything was great. Recently he has been stumbling around and losing his balance especially.