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My senior dog's legs are weak and he's falling after new meds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | 12 years and 7 months old

Hello sir My self mohit.i have a indian Spitz bread white dog his age is 10 yrs approximately.last two days his legs not proper respond.when he stand two minute then he felt down.whats the reason. Last three days I give medicine for pet treatment for infection in skin for doctor consult.after medicine this problem create.so please suggest me.

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on August 17th, 2019

I would recommend having your vet evaluate Shaffy to see what is causing the weakness. It could be due to arthritis or other orthopedic disease, neurologic disease, muscle weakness, or it could be related to the prescribed medication.

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