i have a senior dog a german shepherd and every morning we take them inside cause its hot outside and on tuesday when we where gona take them out at night the dog wouldent move,his legs look swollen but i dont think thats the problem I think its his bones and joints.he has trouble getting up,I dont know what it might be.
Kelly Modzelewski says:
August 22nd, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Since he's a senior dog, I imagine it's artritis/hip dysplasia. This can be treated with Glucosamine or a medication from your vet. Since it's a sudden onset, however, I wouldn't rule out an infection, injury or something like Lyme Disease. Good luck!
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