My 10 year old German Shepherd didn’t eat, fell, began walking slowly, had difficulty controlling his bladder, then stopped walking altogether. This occurred over 16-hour period of time. We went to the vet and she said he was paralyzed.
How old is my 13 year old German Shepherd?
While catching up he told me about his thirteen year old German Shepherd. Apparently while he was on vacation in Hawaii his German Shepherd became quite ill. Fortunately, their dog was diagnosed and treated for a disease know as Canine Vestibular Disease also known as Old Dog Vestibular Symptom. What is Canine Vestibular Disease?
Why is my 10 year old dog stumbling?
My 10 year old dog is having trouble walking as I have seen before due to ticks, but she has no ticks or worms . Her gums are a light pink and she is stumbling and falling as she tries to walk her feet come out from under her as if she cant control it.
Why does my dog have a tremor in his hind legs?
Poisoning is one cause of nausea. So, if your dog is suddenly vomiting or appears nauseous and you know what they may have ingested, call your vet or the Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Old Age and Pain. As dogs get older, some develop tremors in their hind legs.
While catching up he told me about his thirteen year old German Shepherd. Apparently while he was on vacation in Hawaii his German Shepherd became quite ill. Fortunately, their dog was diagnosed and treated for a disease know as Canine Vestibular Disease also known as Old Dog Vestibular Symptom. What is Canine Vestibular Disease?
Is it normal for dogs to have tremors in their hind legs?
Old Age and Pain. As dogs get older, some develop tremors in their hind legs. Sometimes, the tremors may be in the front legs, as well. These tremors usually don’t affect how your dog moves or walks.
Can a white terrier have generalized tremor syndrome?
Generalized Tremor Syndrome (GTS). GTS is also called steroid responsive tremor syndrome or white shaker dog syndrome. First noticed in small, white dogs such as Maltese and West Highland white terriers, it can occur in dogs of any size, breed, or color.
When does white shaker dog syndrome ( GTS ) start?
GTS is also called steroid responsive tremor syndrome or white shaker dog syndrome. First noticed in small, white dogs such as Maltese and West Highland white terriers, it can occur in dogs of any size, breed, or color. No one knows what causes GTS. GTS symptoms usually start between 9 months and 2 years of age.
