My senior dog can't stand up. How can I help him walk again?

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Hai doctor Davis! Thankyou for your valuable time to answer my questions. Yesterday I wrote about my dog toby. He could not get up and walk since more than a week. He is under treatment now. Today i noticed that he was trying to get up several times and he once got up with his two hands on the floor balancing his body but didnt get up with his legs. But then after he tried alot but he could nt. Unfortunately I could nt take a photo of him at that moment, these are pics of him when he was trying. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 11 months old

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Please get a front chest harness for him and use a towel under his belly. You can then assist both the front and rear end to get him into a standing position. Place all four legs underneath him in a normal position. Hopefully with your support he can stand. I would do this many times a day, letting him stand for a few minutes each time. If his pain is controlled then he should regain some strength and be able to walk with you helping. He needs to be on his feet and using his legs to get stronger. I’m glad he’s trying and that you are getting treatment for him. Good luck with Toby.

My senior dog can't stand up. How can I help him walk again?

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