My dog's back legs shiver and hurt. What home exercises help?

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I recently watched a video in which vet told to gently pull the hind limb backwards n I did it.my dog's back leg started shivering n she immediately pulled them in.i hv even observed if I touch her thighs gently then too they shiver.what is it?how to take her care so that it doesn't cause serious injury in future?also her muscle growth is very less in thighs.what exercise or physiotherapy should I give her at home to relieve pain?plz tell. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like she may have some pain in her hips if she tends to shake her legs when the hips are extended. Consider a glucosamine joint supplement, and keep her at a healthy weight-- short to medium walks are great if she tolerates them well. An underwater treadmill is also a great way to get in some good exercise and keep the leg muscles strong. You can also train her to do "sit to stand" exercises, which are essentially squats. When done regularly, these exercises can be very helpful in building and maintaining muscles of the hips that help keep them comfortable and mobile. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i2DofIWDxI Thank you for asking PetCoach!

My dog's back legs shiver and hurt. What home exercises help?

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