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After a long walk the dog ate a lot, then the left front leg went lame and it collapsed
A front leg that suddenly cannot walk needs careful observation. First check the left front leg for bleeding, pad punctures, or infection; then palpate for suspected fracture, and if painful, get X-rays. If none, it may be calcium deficiency, osteomalacia, or arthritis, so give chondroitin. Many diseases cause limb abnormality, so see a vet for a full check.
Icelandic Sheepdog
The Icelandic Sheepdog, originally from Iceland and dating to the 17th century, is Iceland's only native breed. Brought by Scandinavian settlers around 874–930 AD, it nearly vanished from a plague but was revived through the efforts of breeders in Iceland and Britain.
I bathed the dog a few days ago; after that its hind legs were unsteady, and it’s been like this for days. Today it keeps falling and cries out.
Unsteady walking and falling usually aren't from bathing. In puppies it's often nutritional bone-development issues; in seniors it may be arthritis or neurological problems. Hypoglycemia also causes this. See a vet.
How can I make a Bulldog’s ears stand up?
English Bulldogs have naturally dropped ears that only surgery can erect; French Bulldogs can stand naturally. If a French Bulldog's ears don't rise, it may be genetic or calcium deficiency. Supplement calcium, get sunlight for vitamin D, and massage the ear base.
What does it look like when a dog has a cramp / muscle spasm?
A dog cramp is a sudden involuntary muscle contraction lasting seconds to minutes, with stiff, painful muscles that can injure the dog. Causes include calcium deficiency, muscle fatigue, or seizures, and possibly a viral or bacterial infection aftereffect. Recurring cramps warrant a vet visit.
My Dog Was Fine Just Now but Now Can’t Stand Up; Not Sure What’s Wrong
Many causes; can't diagnose from one symptom - go to vet. Weak or unsteady standing may be calcium deficiency; severe deficiency - limb weakness. Hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, arthritis pain also cause inability to stand - need X-rays. Also neurological disease, hypothermia, low blood sugar, poisoning.
My dog’s front legs are crooked, splayed outward
If the front legs have no pain, no injury, no fracture, it is likely calcium deficiency, showing as bad leg shape (in-toed or out-toed), abnormal gait—from unbalanced nutrition in growth or congenital or overuse (stairs, jumping, joint wear). Try calcium and glucosamine for bones and joints.
What does calcium deficiency look like in a Tibetan Mastiff?
Signs vary by age and severity. Puppies: bowlegs, X-legs, double rows of teeth, slow growth. Adults: bone or muscle aches, easy fractures, low resistance, poor appetite, sleepiness, weak hind legs. Elderly: tooth loss, osteoporosis. See a vet if these appear.
My dog has weak limbs, stands unsteadily, walks unsteadily, and periodically rubs its head
Weakness and unsteady stance have many causes—brain injury, nerve damage, poisoning, calcium lack, or distemper after-effect. The periodic head rubbing suggests a rhythmic head-nodding tremor, usually nerve damage, likely a distemper after-effect. See a vet; meanwhile nerve nutrients (mecobalamin, B12), protein, and calcium may help.
What Causes a Dog to Arch Its Back?
What causes a dog to arch its back? There are many reasons a dog arches its back, but it certainly means the dog is uncomfortable. Find the cause and treat it promptly. Our pet care specialists explain the causes and solutions.