Why does my dog have random leg pain, weakness, and seem unhappy?

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My dog has frequent pain in his legs randomly. And i also noticed some weakness in him. His behavior is also changed and seems not happy. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Oscar. Some tick-borne diseases can result in shifting lameness between legs and lethargy. Another possiblity if he is a larger breed dog is panosteitis, which is like a growing pain in dogs. It can become quite severe and cause lethargy and decreased appetite. You can read more about this at https://www.vin.com/veterinarypartner/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4953019. I would recommend bringing Oscar in to the vet's office for examination to determine why he is so uncomfortable, which will help determine his treatment. Best of luck to you and Oscar.

Why does my dog have random leg pain, weakness, and seem unhappy?

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