Why is my 1-year-old dog suddenly unable to stand or walk?

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My dog (Staffordshire bull terrier) is one years old and has today started to struggle with his back legs. He is struggling to stand from laying down. Cannot stand on his hind legs and is very unstable walking. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 1 month old | 30 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

At his age I would worry there is a injury affected his back or hips that is causing him to be weak and unsteady. If he is overactive and jumps frequently, he may have damaged part of his spine to cause swelling and compression on the nerves. The best thing to do in confine him so he does not continue to injury himself until you can get him to the vet for an evaluation and radiographs

Why is my 1-year-old dog suddenly unable to stand or walk?

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