Minggu, 29 April 2018

What To Do With Dog Dragging Hind Leg

By Daniel Schmidt


The presence of weakness in the hind limbs of pets can be accompanied by shortened nails, painful touch, poor lifting of the hips and legs could reveal conditions of the spine, muscle strain or nerve dysfunction. A dog dragging hind leg and bending toes or feet could signal degeneration, hip dysplasia, and injury to the tissues or nerves. Learning how to spot problems before it becomes excessive and difficult to manage.

When your canine companion appears to be moving normally one day and suffers lameness the next, it could reveal degeneration affecting the health of the spinal nerves. A disease, myelopathy, causes degeneration of the spine, affecting the normal function of the nerves and leaving the affected pet with limited movement or hind limb dragging. The spine is compromised leaving the back legs weak and difficult to move.

Unfortunately, myelopathy is a form of severe degeneration in the lower end of the body causing the hind legs to weaken and cause eventual paralysis. There is no set treatment for this condition and most dogs that present with symptoms will require long term use of supplements and mild muscle strengthening exercises. Consultation with a professional vet can help determine effective healthcare plans in support of the well-being of pets.

Many dogs suffer from the limits of hip dysplasia that includes limited ability to move and ongoing weakness that leaves the hip joints in an abnormal position. Canines can suffer from such abnormalities from a very young age leaving dogs to drag their rear end or sway while walking. The best means of preventing the worsening of symptoms is with surgery and rehabilitation exercises.

A cruciate ligament injury occurs when dogs are engaging in vigorous activity, jumping off the bed or simply make an improper move while playing. It causes instability in the knee causing poor movement and the drag of the affected rear leg. To improve the injury requires surgery as the ligament connecting to the knee joint is torn and must be reconstructed by a specialist vet.

The most common type of trauma that impacts the well-being of your pet is suffering muscle strain and tears. Injuries of the ligaments, tendons and the muscles can occur very suddenly in both older and younger dogs as jumps and runs can cause pets to suffer from physical restrictions. The use of a cold pack aims to relieve areas of swelling that would impact the recovery process.

If your canine companion has contracted a severe bacteria or has been poisoned, signs of hind leg dragging could become apparent. Pets suffering from extreme illness may knuckle leaving them to drag the leg and not place their full weight on their limb. The stage of being unable to move correctly could reveal poor leg functionality or end of life concerns.

Basic checks you can perform at home include feeling the paw for signs of thorns or stings that would cause irritation. Inflammation, tenderness or worsening of the dragged leg will have to be inspected by a certified veterinarian to avoid deadly infections and provide relief. With the correct plans and progress, all pets can receive the correct therapies to address their balanced function.




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