Hi, My dog Ajax, approx 12 years old, has been having posterior, right leg weakness for the last several months that I believe is progressing. I first started noticing it when walking her as I would intermittently hear a dragging/scratching noise on the concrete and then noticed that the nails on that foot were short from being filed on the ground. I mentioned it to my vet who saw that when you flex her paw down she will stand on the anterior surface of her paw and not reflex to place the foot in the correct, foot pad, side down. It seems the weakness starts at the hip when you do passive range of motion on her back leg. Recently I have noticed the foot turning more inward when walking so it appears more prominent then before. I do not recall there being a time of trauma or injury. She does not seem to be in pain. She still climbs the stairs and jumps onto the couch without hesitation, though a bit slower. My vet wanted to refer me to a neurologist without having done much of a physical exam or any tests. This seemed a bit unnecessary. Trying to decide what to do next, especially since she doesn't seem bothered by it. Could this just be a sign of old age? I recognize that this could be a non-age related cause of nerve damage, to include oncologic issues, but with a seemingly slow progression, would intervention even be the best step at this time (I know I'm jumping the gun on that, but I'm not sure if I am interested in pursuing surgical/other major treatments if she is otherwise not bothered by it)? Thank you, Michelle

every once and awhile my pitbull/lab will start crawling around on her front legs and starts shaking uncontrollably. it usually last a day or two .. what could be causing this?

My 15 year old dog has possible nerve damage. this has been going on for over a year. He has been walking very slowly but his rear legs are very weak and sometimes cross over. The last few days the front legs have given way also. The vet said it is his age and there isn't much that can be done now. He prescribed Carprofem 50mg half tablet once a day and Gabapengtin caps mg 2 capsules twice a day. He is very lethagic now and I'm not sure if I should stop the tablets. The vet said it is unlikely he is in pain as the nerves have worn out. He is doubly incontinent and I am having to manage that with incontinence sheets. Please advise. I am unsure if it it humane to carry on like this? He is eating and drinking

We just adopted a 4 month old puppy from rescue. Have been told she was normal at birth and in early weeks but around 10 weeks old (after a rabies vaccine) she had sudden onset of rear leg paralysis. Both legs are rigid at the knee area (unable to manipulate at all). She has taught herself to use her hips to stand and is able to “walk” (similar to what a dog would do in a cast or splint). X-Rays have been no help although one vet suspected erosion of ligaments but felt an MRI was needed (estimate $3000). She has feeling in toes and use of her tail. First visit to acupuncturist elicited no response, second visit had tiny (although not appropriate) response. Not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Have video of her and copies of X-rays if needed.

Back in October 2018, my dog began throwing up and pooping blood for no apparent cause. We took her to the emergency vet but could not afford overnight treatment. We got medication for gastrointestinal issues, and she stopped, but her muscle mass was shrinking and he had a hard time walking. All of her joints would swell. Another doctor visit later and we were given new medication, helping her front paws, but not her back. She still has difficulty walking, and the back knees look swollen. She can't move them very well and she can't bend them, they tremble often. She is walking mainly on her front paws, but doesn't seem to be in pain. She barks at everything as she always has and shakes fine when sitting, rotating herself a little bit.