Why are my senior German Shepherd's back legs twisting when he walks?

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Hello, I have a 10year old German shepherd. He is facing problem while walking upstairs and his back legs kind of twist sometimes. I have given him calcium supplements and pet joint tablets. He is still taking pet joint tablet once in a day but it doesn't seem to work. What can I do to help him? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 8 months old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

The main two conditions that will cause this is arthritis or a degeneration of the nerves. Your best option is to have Bruno examined by the veterinarian. He may need an x-ray to look at the bones. Here are some helpful links about both conditions: https://www.petcoach.co/article/causes-and-management-of-arthritis-other-joint-diseases-in/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/arthritis-in-dogs-101-what-you-should-know/ https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/degenerative-myelopathy-in-dogs Once your vet knows the cause, discuss what treatment options are available. I hope this helps.

Why are my senior German Shepherd's back legs twisting when he walks?

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