James W. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog's back legs are not working right. He is lame for a few minutes upon getting up from his dog bed but it quickly goes away. He is able to run and play normally. No pain. He is 'skidding out' on my floors that are not carpet, at an increasing rate each day. What could be causing this and what should I do?

November 14th, 2024

Jeffrey R. answered

The symptoms you're describing could indicate a few potential issues, including arthritis or neurolo...

November 14th, 2024

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