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Most dogs are lively and active, and can run and jump freely. However, sometimes the owner will find that the dog seems to be a little troubled when walking, or is unsteady, and seems to have weakness in its hind legs. What exactly is happening? What's going on?

Generally speaking, weakness in the hind legs of dogs may be caused by the following reasons, including bone spurs, herniated discs, aging joints, hip joint problems, fractures, dislocations, etc. If you find that your dog has weakness in its hind legs, please take it to the veterinarian for examination as soon as possible. Do not delay medical treatment. The following are common causes of weakness in the hind feet:

Bone spurs and intervertebral disc problems are the most common cause of weakness in the back legs of dogs. The main causes are related to improper pressure on the dog's spine, including the owner's incorrect holding method. The owner uses both hands to pick up the dog's forelimbs, but does not support his whole body with his hands. The weight puts too much pressure on the dog's spine, which may easily cause spinal injuries in the long run; or the dog often goes up and down stairs, jumps high and low, etc. In the early stages, there may be symptoms such as pain and inability to walk. In severe cases, the lower limbs may be paralyzed, leading to incontinence. If you have a similar situation, you must rush to the hospital to avoid deterioration. Among breed dogs, those with longer spines Dachshunds are most susceptible.

Weakness in the hind legs may also be due to hip joint problems, which usually occur in large dogs such as Huskies and Golden Retrievers. Symptoms include difficulty moving, walking with a limp, dislocation pain, weakness in the hind feet, and muscle atrophy. It is mainly related to genetics. In addition, large dogs are overweight, which compresses the hip joints, or they exercise too much, there is excess calcium in the food, or improper feeding time.

In addition, when dogs are older, they are also prone to degenerative arthritis or muscle weakness. In the above three cases, it is necessary to avoid jumping up and down, maintain an appropriate weight, and avoid excessive exercise. Avoid excessive exercise. It does not mean that you should not exercise at all. You still need to take your dog for some light exercise to facilitate subsequent rehabilitation (such as walking, etc.). You can also give some supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin under the instructions of your veterinarian.

In addition to the above three reasons, it may also be caused by dog fractures and dislocations, which usually occur when dogs jump up and down, fall, etc. Especially dogs who like to climb stairs or jump on the sofa are more likely to suffer from excessive exercise. The hind legs were injured and weak. Usually when it happens, you will clearly see that when the dog is doing a certain action, it suddenly screams, and then the hind legs become weak and unable to move. At this time, it should be injured, and you should take it to the hospital as soon as possible. Veterinary treatment. If the dog is older, it is more likely to have leg weakness.

I also remind all dog parents and dog mothers that the health of our babies is our responsibility. If we can establish the concept of dog insurance as soon as possible, we can insure our dogs.

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