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Why is my dog licking her leg and walking sideways or wobbly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed

Dog is not in pain licks her hind leg an walks funny like sideways she is 14 months old

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Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

Veterinarian

Published on December 29th, 2017

It is difficult to say for sure but from your description it sounds as though Precious may be having ataxia (wobbly gait). This is due to a neurological issue or possibly a problem with the liver. Your veterinarian will be able to perform testing to determine the cause of this problem.

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