Samuel P. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My 10 kg Shih Tzu, Maverick, who is usually active, can't stand on his hind legs or walk quickly. He has no energy and seems tender near his front leg where it joins his body. He's been like this for a week. What could be causing this and what should I do?

November 27th, 2023

Warren G. answered

The primary concern for Maverick's condition could be degenerative/intervertebral disk disease, whic...

November 27th, 2023

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