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Why is my dog struggling to walk, itching, and acting scared?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 30 days old | 44 lbs

My dog is not able to walk or sit properly and he seem to have a problem in hind legs.he is having itching in the legs and behind the the tail.he is restless..he is a bit afraid and is not allowing anyone touch his dorsum of hind legs.please help him

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 11th, 2020

If he seems weak in his rear legs it is possible that he has a spinal injury or some kind of trauma. I don't think that itching would be related however - it's also possible that he has fleas or another skin condition and that the itching is what is making him walk abnormally. I'd recommend having a vet examine him to determine what is going on.

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