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Why is my dog struggling to walk and crying after hospital & spay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed

Hello, I am from India. Here is a stray dog, may be one year old. She was suffering from demodex and hence was given ivermectin injection for almost 25 days. No her skin looks better and fur has returned. During her stay in hospital she was also spayed. She had some problem with one of her back leg. But after staying for 25 days in hospital, now she cannot walk properly, shakes her body and cries badly at night. While trying to walk she falls. I am attaching an old pic of hers.

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on August 6th, 2017

It sounds like she is in pain and needs some physical therapy to help her learn to walk again. She has probably lost muscle from being in a cage so long. I recommend having her leg checked so you know where the lameness is from, like her knee, hip or foot, and seeing if there is a treatment for her lameness. They can also get her safe pain medication. She may walk better once the pain is under control. Use a harness and leash so you can assist her walking and get her up for many short walks during the day. As she gets some exercise she should improve. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Dobby.

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    Answered By Emily Luisana DVM

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    That is great her demodex cleared up, but I am sorry she is having these problems. If she cannot walk properly and is crying at night, this would concern me. These are not typical reactions to being spayed or from demodex and I am concerned that she sounds like she is in pain. I would recommend taking her back to a veterinarian to see if there is more that can be done to help her be comfortable! I do not see a picture attached, sorry! I hope this helps.

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