Why is my 3-year-old Rottweiler struggling to walk and falling?

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I have a rottweiler aged 3yrs from certain days he is not able to walk properly, his walking style has changed looks like he has some nervous issues coz whenever i tried to pull him he give up and gets imbalance and falls down. Kindly help me on this as this we are giving him NUROKIND medicine but it is not working. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 1 year and 9 months old | 44 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It's difficult to say exactly what's going on without examining him, but it could be due to a couple different things: 1) Arthritis - we usually see this in older dogs, but he may have had some growth abnormalities that caused him to get arthritis early. The best thing you can do for this is make sure he stays thin. A fat dog will be more prone to problems. Here is a link to a short article that explains how to keep your dog thin: https://www.petcoach.co/article/tipping-the-scales-10-tips-to-fight-pet-obesity/ 2) Damage to nerves in the neck - Larger breed dogs are prone to nerve damage in the neck. This can cause them to not walk properly and lay around more than normal. This would have to be diagnosed by a veterinarian and require more specific treatment. Either way, I think it's best to have a vet doctor do an evaluation of Duke to see what the problem may be. They can also advise on the best treatment for the problem. I hope that helps.

Why is my 3-year-old Rottweiler struggling to walk and falling?

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