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My 14-year-old Akita has hip pain and a mouth growth. Is he okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Male | neutered | 13 years and 11 months old | 140 lbs

i have a 14 year old akita with hip dyspalisa he has trouble walking any distance and also has a huge groth inside his mouth on his gums. he still manages to eats and seems happy enough but i cant tell really

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Answered By Rosemary Barber, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 4th, 2017

Hi! I think your question might have been cut off. Sounds like Balla is having some age related problems. I'm glad to hear he is still eating, and seems happy! Your vet could like prescribe something for his hips, and take a look at the growth, to see if is likely cancerous or not. They will be able to give you an idea of what to expect in the next few months. Hope he feels better soon!.

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