Why won't my senior dog eat and has back leg issues after vet visit?

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My dog Julie She is 12 yrs old She is having problems with her back legs and she doesn't eat anything She had a wound which never closed up so we took her to the vet to get it stitched after this like she doesn't eat anything nor can she walk properly Pls let me know if she can get better And tell mw how to treat her Pls I really need an answer I'm worried Pls reply. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I'm sorry to hear about Julie, it sounds like she is pretty sick and struggling. Depending on what the cause of issue with her hind legs is, there may or may not be a treatment for it. If she is weak in the hind end because of arthritis, there are certain pain medications that can be prescribed by your veterinarian to help with this. If, instead, she is having neurologic issues that is causing her to be unable to use her hind legs, this may not be treatable. Just a reminder to never give pain medications that are intended for humans to dogs, as these can be fatally toxic to dogs. If her wound became infected, this could make her feel sick and cause her not to eat. Alternatively, she could have any other systemic illness, such as liver disease, kidney disease, or cancer, that could reduce her appetite. Given her age, I'm concerned about a cancerous process that could be causing her clinical signs. If she is unable to walk and not eating, sadly, you may have to consider a quality of life discussion with your veterinarian. I hope this is helpful.

Why won't my senior dog eat and has back leg issues after vet visit?

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