My old dog has diarrhea and weak legs. Is it neurological or age?

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Hello; My husky-lab mix is 90# & 13yrs6mos old. Eats dry kibble & feed him table scraps in eve. Eating this way all his life. Has old age signs, both eyes w opaqueness, white face around muzzle & eyes & arthritis. On Novox 75mg 1 tab qD + canine MVI, Omega 3, arthritis supplement. Takes a min or so for him to sit down or get up. This week has diarrhea x5 days now & his bil back leg weakness is much worse. Can diarrhea be neurological or just from old age? Goes to vet tomorrow. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 13 years and 5 months old | 90 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

I am sorry max is not feeling well. Typically diarrhea is not associated with a neurological disease. The diarrhea could be caused by diet, infectious diseases, and cancers. The abnormal walking can be caused my severe arthritis or neurological disease. I would continue to see your veterinarian tomorrow for better assessment and diagnostics like bloodwork and x-rays.

My old dog has diarrhea and weak legs. Is it neurological or age?

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