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09-11-2009, 11:43 AM
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8 years old and falling down
In the past couple weeks I have witnessed my 8 yr old GSD fall for no reason. He's just been walking in the living room and it's like his front legs collapse on him. Anyone had any experience with this?
Jill
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09-11-2009, 11:50 AM
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Re: 8 years old and falling down
I would def take him to the Vet. It could be DM, but then it could be other things that only a Vet could diagnosis. Please keep us posted and let us know how its going.
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09-11-2009, 12:22 PM
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Re: 8 years old and falling down
Oh yes.. please get to vet. It might be DM but you should have noticed other things first with DM, like curling of the toes when walking.
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09-11-2009, 02:58 PM
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Re: 8 years old and falling down
His front legs? That's different isn't it?
Welcome to the site. I hope we are able to help you work with your vets to get him well!
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09-11-2009, 04:07 PM
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Re: 8 years old and falling down
Yeah, the front legs I'm not inclined to think DM but neck, then tick disease, then maybe thyroid, maybe in that order. I know there are things I would be overlooking. Bad elbows?
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09-11-2009, 07:49 PM
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Re: 8 years old and falling down
as lisa mentioned my first thought was a disc issue in the neck, that will effect the front limbs, cause weakness, etc. a vet can probably manipulate the area and if suspected will do an x-ray. definitely get it checked ASAP. i won't even mention DM, really hoping its not that.
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