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Why is my 4-year-old Boxer walking sideways with her back end?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 4 years and 4 months old | 63 lbs

My 4 yr old boxer for the last 2.5 wks started walking with her back sixe sideways

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 20th, 2017

That is not a normal behavior, and I would worry that there is an issue with the nerves, muscles or bones in her hind end or back, or even a neurologic issue further up. It would be best to bring her to your vet ASAP so they can examine her and perform testing such as X-rays to try and figure out the issue.

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