Why are my dog's back legs hurting? He can't walk, whines, shakes.

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My dog keeps having reacutting pains in his back legs , or maybe just one leg, and he cant walk, he whines, and sometimes his leg shakes . Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 40 lbs

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Chronic pain in hind legs is often related to arthritic changes in the hips, knees or lumbar spine. This is common problem in dogs and can be treated with pain killers, anti-inflammatory medications, food supplements, physiotherapy, acupuncture and more. Please, take Cooper to your local vets, he may need an x-ray of his back legs, pelvis and spine to find out what is hurting and then the treatment can be started.

Why are my dog's back legs hurting? He can't walk, whines, shakes.

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