Why does my yellow lab have arthritis in her hips?
Liver Infection Our 11 and 1/2 year old yellow lab has arthritis in both hips. She has been taking Prevacox. She recently had a blood test to check for liver damage and it came back with elevated white blood cells and elevated hepatic values.
Why are my lab’s back legs giving way?
I realize her downhill went pretty fast. Her back legs were getting weak and sometimes give out. She started not getting up fast enough to get out to go potty. But the next day she would be like a puppy and play and everything was great. Thats how it should have ended for her.
Can a Labrador Retriever stand on his hind legs?
He laid down for about an hour, and then got up and started walking around again. He was fine for several hours and went back outside, and the same thing happened again. He can move his legs, he just can’t stand up on them, then it goes away, then it comes back.
How old is a 13 year old lab?
Your lab is 13 and presumably had a good life with your family. It’s time. No one can tell you what to do, there is no right or wrong. You make the decision, only you. Because you are the one who will live with it. Michael A Brooks and MF like this.
Liver Infection Our 11 and 1/2 year old yellow lab has arthritis in both hips. She has been taking Prevacox. She recently had a blood test to check for liver damage and it came back with elevated white blood cells and elevated hepatic values.
I realize her downhill went pretty fast. Her back legs were getting weak and sometimes give out. She started not getting up fast enough to get out to go potty. But the next day she would be like a puppy and play and everything was great. Thats how it should have ended for her.
He laid down for about an hour, and then got up and started walking around again. He was fine for several hours and went back outside, and the same thing happened again. He can move his legs, he just can’t stand up on them, then it goes away, then it comes back.
Your lab is 13 and presumably had a good life with your family. It’s time. No one can tell you what to do, there is no right or wrong. You make the decision, only you. Because you are the one who will live with it. Michael A Brooks and MF like this.
Can a 14 year old lab be considered a blessing?
You absolutely did the right thing, and I am sorry to hear of your loss. 14, almost 15 years with a large breed dog should be considered a blessing.
How old should a 10 year old Labrador Retriever be?
10-Year-Old Labrador. At the age of ten, your Lab will begin showing sure signs of slowing down if they haven’t already. You should make proper accommodations to your home to allow your pooch to get around easier. Ramps and carpets are particularly helpful. You should also keep a close eye on your pooch to catch any potential health problems early.
Why does my labrador retriever have red spots on her back?
You’ll probably notice your Lab scratching quite a lot and possibly biting the affected area. This in turn causes red, inflamed patches of skin called hot spots. Flea bites occur most often on the back and at the base of the tail.
How is Tinea versicolor diagnosed in a child?
Tinea versicolor is usually diagnosed based on a medical history and physical examination of the child. The patches are unique, and usually a diagnosis can be made on physical examination. The physician may also use an ultraviolet light to see the patches more clearly or take skin scrapings of the lesions to confirm the diagnosis.
When to look for elevated liver enzymes in children?
ALT and AST (liver enzymes or transaminases) are normally present in the body and in the blood. Elevated liver enzymes in children are often found during a routine blood test. Elevated liver enzymes are a warning sign of possible liver damage, irritation or inflammation.
How to tell if a child has a fungal infection?
Other common characteristics of the infection include: 1 White, pink, or brown patches 2 Infection only on the top layers of the skin 3 Rash on the trunk 4 No rash on the face 5 Patches worsen in the heat or humidity 6 Patches worsen if the child is on steroid therapy or has a weakened immune system 7 Patches are most noticeable in the summer
How old was my labrador when she died?
This is an emotional topic for me as my lovable labrador died of seizures at a tender age of 4. This happened a few years back and i hardly know how to save my Labrador at that time.