My senior dog's hind legs are weak. How can I support her mobility?

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My 14 year old Staffordshire bull terrier is losing the function of her hind legs. What can I do to make her better. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | 14 years and 3 months old | 35 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Abby! I'm sorry to hear that she's having this problem. Rear leg issues in an older dog could be caused by an orthopedic problem like arthritis or hip/knee abnormalities, or a neurologic problem such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) or degenerative myelopathy. Treatment recommendations will depend on what the underlying problem is, and none of these things can really be treated at home without prescription medications, so I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam. He/she can take x-rays of her hips and spine if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what can be done to treat it.

My senior dog's hind legs are weak. How can I support her mobility?

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