My dog's back legs are spasming. How can I help him feel better?

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My dog's back legs don't work possibly due to DM. He seems to have spasms? (his legs get stuck or locked in when I try to massage or help him stretch) and that pulling or twitching feeling seems to bother him. He's on Gabapentin and galliprant, but my vet took him off the Methocarbamol since she didn't want to keep him on a muscle relaxer for long term. Is there anything I can do to help him? Do you think massaging or a heatpad is effective for spasms? Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Male | neutered | 16 years and 9 months old | 27 lbs

David Darvishian · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Jackie. Anything is worth trying including what you mentioned and acupuncture or chiropractic medicine. Alternative medical modalities are always worth trying. Not sure if cold laser therapy would help but that is another avenue to explore. I would advise reaching out to vets in your area for these alternative treatments. Good luck with Jackie.

My dog's back legs are spasming. How can I help him feel better?

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