My pug's hind legs are weak, dragging, and collapsing. What's happening?

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Hello, I have a 2 and a half year old pug who over the past week has been noticeably dragging his hind legs when he walks and his back legs have been collapsing and “splaying” out when sitting. I’m a bit worried as he only went to the vet a week ago for his anal glands being expressed and also slight swelling in his folds on his face - all cleared by antibiotics. He doesn’t appear in pain but this all started since the vet expressed his glands as well. On his back legs he collapses when jumping. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | neutered | 2 years and 3 months old | 18.5 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Snickers. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian again. The hindlimb problems should not be related to his recent anal gland expression. The condition is worrisome though. He may be experiencing advancing joint disease that is leaving him to be very weak in the back legs. The collapsing and splaying is likely painful for him. He also could be experiencing a neurological condition from a bulging or ruptured disc in his back. This can be a very serious situation as the weakness has the potential to become paralysis. For this reason, he needs to be seen as soon as possible. Keep him quiet and do not give any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

My pug's hind legs are weak, dragging, and collapsing. What's happening?

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