My dog's back leg slides like on ice and trembles. What's wrong?

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My jackadoodle seems to have some weakness in her rear leg in that sometimes it slides away from her as if she s on ice. Also when she stands still she has a slight tremor. I ve had a vet look at her but they did nt think there was anything wrong but gave her pain relief however i m worried help. Pet's info: Dog | Jack-A-Poo | Female | unspayed

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Signs like this could be caused by pain, orthopedic issues in the hip or knee, or neurological issues. Since the pain medications didn't make it better, I would recommend that Gem get rechecked by the vet. They should do a thorough orthopedic and neurologic exam of the leg, and they may recommend x-rays to look at the bones and internal structures. If they can't figure out what is causing her symptoms, they may refer her to a specialist for additional testing and a second opinion.

My dog's back leg slides like on ice and trembles. What's wrong?

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