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Did flea treatment cause my old German Shepherd's leg problems?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 125 lbs

Hi I own a 10 year old German Shepherd and he recently has been having hind legs issues I at times have to help him stand it just kinda came on all of a sudden he was just fine before I treated him with K-9 advantix for fleas and ticks and he started having his leg problems right after that is it possible it's that treatment solution causing his leg problems Cuz he was just getting around before I applied that medicine

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2017

No, it's non related to the treatment you gave him, but he is a German Shepherd and he is old so hip arthritis is very likely to be the cause, he needs to see a vet ASAP in order to get anti inflamatories.

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