Why is my older dog struggling to get up and move around?

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8yr old spayed border collie. Past several months having increasing difficulty getting up from lying down going upstairs and in vehicles. Appetite good drinks well but not overly so plays well seems happy except when has to get up climb stairs or jump in vehicle, sometimes needs help. Vet gave chondroitin glucosamine magnesium and bearsclaw supplement 2x/day x 60 days but did not tell husband diagnosis or prognosis except is about 4lbs overweight (was 10lbs over this time last yr). Diag, treat? Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Female | 8 years and 3 months old | 54 lbs

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately it sounds like Bailey has joint pain or arthritis possibly of the hips or spine. X-rays may help to provide more information on the exact site of the problem and it sounds like he requires additional pain relief from prescription anti-inflammatories. Acupuncture and chiropractic care can be helpful also and weight loss is definitely recommended to remove additional strains, my preferred option here is hills metabolic mobility diet which is supplemented with joint support, natural anti-inflammatories and promotes healthy weight loss whilst preserving muscle strength and fitness

Why is my older dog struggling to get up and move around?

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