Why is my dog suddenly having trouble getting up on his front legs?

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Hi, my dog is having a sudden hard time getting up, getting up using his front legs. What is wrong with him? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 20 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is usually due to arthritis, or due to a problem within the neck that is affecting the nerves. There are other conditions that can cause this too. It's not possible to know from this information, but it's worth having a vet evaluate Shadow. The vet will be able to narrow-down the cause of this at exam and advise on the appropriate treatment. I hope that helps and Shadow gets better soon.

Why is my dog suddenly having trouble getting up on his front legs?

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