Dog not walking right

my dog just started walking wobbley. his hind legs act like they don't want to work right. i know he wasn't hit by anyone or a vehicle. he doesn't act like he is in pain he just can't walk right.

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Feb 22, 2010
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Found out about hind quarter weakness
by: CB for Joie

FYI. Took Joie to the Vet, had x rays and found he has left rear hip dysplasia (sp?). Reason for the Rymadyl was that although the blood test didn't show it - Vet thinks he had ticks (lyme disease) and was originally put on steriods then Rymadyl. He is also on thyroid medication as blood work indicated it was low. He still has weakness and issues lifting his hind quarters. Once he gets started, he does run/play - yet easily can see he has issues. Back on Rymadyl. Joie is only 4 years old, a flat coated retriever mix. Aware that he probably will not live as long as a dog without these issues, yet still has a good quality of life and I of course love him and encourage and massage him daily. As with most pets, he wants to please and pushes himself. Although this is happening to him now, his original illness (poss. Lyme Disease) made him sick about every 3 months with fever, stiffness, inability to eat or drink much and very little movement (holding his body tight with head low and standing for long periods of time in one spot and appeared to be in pain with any movement at all. He's a tough, gentle dog and as long as he is not in pain and has a decent quality of life, we continue. Thank you for your input, it's been a rough road by know that he is doing as well as can be expected and cared for as well as possible. Wishing you w/pet issues to hang in there and enjoy them.

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Feb 22, 2010
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Submitted by: CB for Joie

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FYI. Took Joie to the Vet, had x rays and found he has left rear hip dysplasia (sp?). Reason for the Rymadyl was that although the blood test didn't show it - Vet thinks he had ticks (lyme disease) and was originally put on steriods then Rymadyl. He is also on thyroid medication as blood work indicated it was low. He still has weakness and issues lifting his hind quarters. Once he gets started, he does run/play - yet easily can see he has issues. Back on Rymadyl. Joie is only 4 years old, a flat coated retriever mix. Aware that he probably will not live as long as a dog without these issues, yet still has a good quality of life and I of course love him and encourage and massage him daily. As with most pets, he wants to please and pushes himself. Although this is happening to him now, his original illness (poss. Lyme Disease) made him sick about every 3 months with fever, stiffness, inability to eat or drink much and very little movement (holding his body tight with head low and standing for long periods of time in one spot and appeared to be in pain with any movement at all. He's a tough, gentle dog and as long as he is not in pain and has a decent quality of life, we continue. Thank you for your input, it's been a rough road by know that he is doing as well as can be expected and cared for as well as possible. Wishing you w/pet issues to hang in there and enjoy them.

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Feb 20, 2010
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Maybe Lyme disease
by: Anonymous

My dog had the same problemand it was Lyme disease causing the lameness. Take him to th vet immediatley before it causes permanent damage.

Dec 01, 2009
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4 Yr old Mixed flat coated lab hind qtrs not ok
by: CB for Joie

My dog has been on Rimadyl for 2 yrs now. Just yesterday when I called him he could not lift his hind quarters. I gently lifted him and he could then walk - a little wobbly and stiff in his hind quarters. When I pulled up his rear, he didn't flinch or seem to be in pain. Put his food down to which he scootched to it w/front paws only. Have a vet appt in the morning, stopped the Rimadyl for 2 days now. Seems okay, but for him to exhibit this hind quarter symptom is disturbing. Notice he's rubbing his eyes and they appear to be in a squint like appearance. Anyone have any input on this?

Jul 27, 2009
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Dog not walking right
by: JanW

I would also like to know if anyone has found out anything. My 9 yr old cocker spaniel was playing hall ball thurs nite, and all of a sudden he sat down and then could not walk right. He does not seem to be in pain. I took him to the vet fri. and vet said could be either compressed disc or blood clot that went to nuerological area of brain that controls back legs. Said MRI would be inconclusive to which it was. But from the way he was walking wobbly and not seeming to be in pain, he was assuming the bloodclot. He is treating him with steriods anyway. My dog has improved some. He is normal in every way but his back legs seem weak, he can't jump up on any thing. I think I am going to try a second opinion.

Jul 14, 2009
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Dog not walking right
by: Rick

I just want to no if you found out the problem with your dog, my dog just started acting the same way. I have a appointment in a few days. I vet said it might be a head trama or something to do with the brain.... its very sad

May 05, 2008
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Breed?
by: Anonymous

I don't know what breed of dog you have, but some breeds have spinal disc problems. If you search the web some breeds are prone to acute rupture and other are prone to chronic slow ruptures. I would call the vet

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