Causes of abnormal walking posture in dogs

Reasons for abnormal walking posture of dogs:

1. Injury and sprain: The common cause is that the dog's foot is sprained or injured. First check whether there is any wound. If the condition is serious, you should also take it to the veterinary hospital to see if it needs to be sutured or if there is any fracture.

2. Dog dactylitis: Dogs often suffer from excessive licking of their feet, damp dermatitis, standing in a strip iron cage, or parasites. The symptoms are pain, frequent licking of feet, and abnormal walking. First check whether the soles of the feet are red and swollen. If the condition is serious, take it to the veterinarian for treatment. Usually keep the soles of the feet dry, keep the cage less, and accompany the dog more.

3. Arthritis: Just like people, old dogs will also have arthritis and other problems, which can easily cause joint swelling and pain, making it difficult for dogs to walk. Dogs should be offered joint health supplements, appropriate use of walking aids, and regular veterinary check-ups.

4. Intervertebral disc problems: Commonly known as dog bone spurs, often make the dog's hind legs weak, limping when walking, and seriously paralyzing the hind legs. If the domestic dog is a dachshund and other breeds, or a dog that often jumps up and down, special attention should be paid. Take it to a veterinarian immediately.

5. Hip joint problems: The most common problems in large breed dogs are hereditary factors. Symptoms include hind leg weakness, fear of running and jumping, and muscle atrophy. The prevention method is to reduce running and jumping and provide adequate nutrition. If symptoms are found, remember to ask a veterinarian for treatment immediately.

6. In addition to the above reasons, dog ligament disease, vestibular nerve disease, or heart digestion problems, poisoning, viruses, etc., will cause the dog to walk erratically and unstable. If you find that the dog walks strangely, you must improve vigilance!