Why is my senior dog wobbly, panting, and losing significant weight?

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I have a 12 yes old beagle who seems to have lost her balance walking with her back legs like rocking. She seems hot, panting, restless kept saying moving, within a year she has lost 12 pound (she weight 36 now 23). This is the second time in a week I've seen this. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 12 years old | 23 lbs

Amy Poole, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cholie looks very sweet! I think you need to take her in for an appointment with your vet as soon as you are able. I'm very concerned with how much weight she has lost in the past year and suspect she may be in pain due to your description of her being restless. Her wobbling may be related to arthritis in her lower spine and hips. Some older dogs can have strokes that cause neurologic signs like you are describing, or can develop vestibular disease which can cause them to be very dizzy and have trouble walking. She likely needs x-rays to evaluate her lower spine/hips as well as blood work and a fecal check to see what could be causing that much weight loss.

Why is my senior dog wobbly, panting, and losing significant weight?

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