Why Do Dogs' Back Legs Give Out? (why this happens in old dogs)

There’s nothing more upsetting than seeing your beloved dog struggle to walk and move as their legs start to weaken and give out with age.

But, why exactly does this happen, and what can we do as owners to help them?

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[Aimalicious]

My 10 year old GSD suddenly started mildly limping for a few weeks then it got worse. One back leg has muscle loss but vet says he has arthrtis. Poor thing has trouble getting up

[Cajanaki]

My 16 y o spitz had his hind legs weak
I give him alternative medication
He is ok but hurts to see him that way

[rhosman]

hi when i bought simba and tammy at 11 weeks old from the sane breader but d#fferent litters all were k c regestered with full papers and as he was a rspected breader i trusted him and knew they would be good they are pedeagree regerrastered and had full vets report to me that was worth paying a lot more for they are now 15 years old which is good and still healthy i know g d s bo not have the years i would love then to have but but i i could never want any dog for the sake of it thank you for a great vlog

[onlywenilaugh]

Are there any braces that actually work and make a difference. Some online are $300-$400. I was going to buy one for my 15.5 yr old Australian Shepard but they said her thigh was too small. :( Doctor wanted 2500 bucks each knee to change how th eknee sits over the joint which she said helps usually, but given her age, this was about 4-5 yrs ago, we didn't want to do it and pay 5k as the odds were not great for 10 yr old dog. Since then, it's gotten much worse, but she can still use one leg to get herself up and falls down a lot. Would think a brace would help stabilize it but not sure.

[radekmamcarz]

Is it possible to my 17months old Caucasian shepherd have this as he start havin problems with them I

[luke__]

kidney and or possible tumor.. and lets not rule out, Cushings.

[raiderfrankdatank]

My 16+ yr old dog cant walk with his back legs. We have to carry him in and out of the house throughout the day and night. Its tiring. He falls on his urine and poop. Constantly have to shower him. I dont know how much longer we can do this😩

[markbroad]

My 15yr old Pomeranian Papillon mix's rear legs are getting worse. Thanks for the knowledge.

[friendsintheweb]

What type of anti-inflammatory should you use?

[happysaini]

My 4 years old German shepherd is constantly in fever for few days and even in the treatment the fever isn’t going down and his back legs getting weaker day by day and now he is struggling to even stand up😢 is there anyone who faced such situation and care to give me some advice 😢

[gregcooper]

My GS is 12 and we are at the vets now, I’m very depressed over this!

[tikt]

I ve just visited the vet because of my loving 15yrs dog, she has troubles to stand up and while walking loosing control back legs behaving like a drunk..she gave us pills and described this sintoms to us...like you did..i feel so sad seeing my dog like this..but im aware of the natural corse of life..as for humans 😢

[AnkitaSharma-ygjr]

My Labrador is 8 years old and facing some internal issue in back left leg to stand and walk properly . please suggest what to do ? He is around 40 kgs .

[tyj]

I been doing my research on this to learn more. My dog tucker has arthritis In his has back knee. He not an old dog. He is only a year old. I don’t know how it happened it was random

[alexhernanduz]

Can someone please help, i took my dog to the vet to get treated for an abscess in his front leg. I didn't get him back for 2 full days. Even tho they said he would be ready the next day i dropped him off. They said he'll leave with a cast. He still had open wounds with no cast. He had no problems with his hind legs before I took him in. Now he doesnt walk on it and keeps it in the air. Did they do something to my dog? Hes 4 1/2 months. Please help.

[arboles]

I have a 9 yr old German shepherd and his back legs gave out... took him to the vet and they did blood tests and x-rays... all they told me to reduce his activity to a minimum...plenty of rest

[JosephLafrance-nw]

my 10 1/2 yr old pitbull/bull terrier mix is right now laying on his bed and can't move without pain he was walking earlier but now can't even get up to drink water. any ideas he going to the vet in the morning if i can without causing more pain.

[SnehaCynthia]

My rescue dog who is 9yrs old German Shepherd started limping and suddenly one day she was in so much pain and was shouting :( she couldn't get up so we took her to the vet.

They said Articular cartilage might have a problem but is that arthritis? Joint disease? We were not told the exact reason.

She's is currently able to stand up but with support and take a couple steps only

[melissacarvalho]

My fifteen years old Pomeranian became not have balance in back legs but still walking and playing .

[connys]

Because humans demand too much of them