15.07.2009 · 5 year old boston - loss of use in rear legs. this is my first post.... My beloved 5 year old boston terrier "Snoop" had to be taken to the vets on sunday afternoon after in the space of 5 mins he lost all use of his 'rear end'. It was if he'd become really drunk and was unable to stand. He's been at the vets for two days now and they don't ...
10.12.2021 · My poor 9 year old terrier x 'Rusty' is having trouble with his back legs. He has never had a days illness until now. Last week he seemed a bit weak on one back leg, so we rested him thinking he had probably pulled something while running around and then suddenly on Sunday afternoon his whole back end seemed to collapse and he was obviously in pain.
Outline: Boston terriers commonly have deformities of the bones of the spine. These can lead to pressure on the spinal cord resulting in progressive pain and ...
16.05.2019 · Vit B1 (thiamine) deficiency, caused by an incorrect diet, can cause hind leg weakness in dogs. There are usually other signs as well. Hormonal imbalances. Cushing’s disease, characterised by an excess of “fight-and-flight” hormones, has back legs weakness as one of the symptoms. Poisoning.
Aug 26, 2012 · - Neuromuscular diseases like polymyositis which is a immune mediated disease of the muscles, myasthenia gravis which can be an acquired disease that can cause muscle weakness due to lack of normal nerve function to the muscles. - Infectious diseases such as toxoplasmosis and tick borne diseases such as Ehrlichia and Lyme disease
This can lead to clinical signs like weakness in the hind legs (paraparesis) or complete loss of use in the hind legs (paraplegia), urinary incontinence potentially even fecal incontinence. It can also be very painful - which can lead to behavior changes. IVDD tends to be more common in …
Back Problems and Herniated Discs in Boston Terriers Bostons frequently develop back problems like herniated discs. Bostons have short back legs and curly tails. Those physical features put pressure even on a healthy Boston’s spine. Some Bostons have more severe back problems due …
Dec 09, 2008 · HiCustomer Weakness in the hind legs could be causes by many things. Even though he doesn't appear to be in pain, it still could be pain/inflammation/injury. It also could be weakness due to impaired nerve transmission to the legs, from a pinched nerve in the back. It could also be due to poor circulation in the hind legs.
If he is having a hard time walking, or he is staggering and wobbling on his feet, this back leg weakness may be a result of muscle atrophy, pain, or nerve damage. Other signs that can alert you to this condition are a reluctance or inability to stand, lameness, or paralysis in the legs.
Walking on hocks of the back legs is a common symptom of diabetes, it is due to nerve damage caused by the high levels of glucose in the blood. it should get ...
Back Problems and Herniated Discs in Boston Terriers Bostons frequently develop back problems like herniated discs. Bostons have short back legs and curly tails. Those physical features put pressure even on a healthy Boston’s spine. Some Bostons have more severe back problems due to birth defects.
An infection with the bacteria that causes botulism can also cause a dog’s hind legs to suddenly go weak, though this is rare, says Dr. Benson. Accompanying symptoms of this would be excessive drooling, slack jaw and dilated pupils. Treatments Degenerative Myelopathy
09.12.2008 · My 12 yr old female Boston Terrier has become very weak in the hind legs, back in now arched and ribs stick out. She eats well, sometimes vomits, drinks alot of water. She acts disoriented. This start … read more
Signs of back leg weakness can include: Lameness Lack of coordination Loss of balance Instability Wobbly or staggering when walking Difficulty walking Abnormal gait Slow gait Difficulty standing up Reluctance to move, jump, or be active Pain Partial or complete paralysis Incontinence Loss of ability to urinate Swelling Licking joints Weight gain
You may have noticed that older dogs seem to develop that skinny behind look. This is usually due to muscle wasting from less usage. When hips or leg joints ...