Why has my dog lost control of his back legs?
Degenerative myelopathy initially affects the back legs and causes muscle weakness and loss, and lack of coordination. These cause a staggering affect that may appear to be arthritis. The dog may drag one or both rear paws when it walks. This dragging can cause the nails of one foot to be worn down.
Why would a dog be wobbly?
Our Top 5 reasons for a wobbly and off balance dog are a dog stroke, Canine Vestibular Syndrome, inner ear infection, dog head trauma, and dog tumors. Since many of these reasons are severe, we recommend that you see a veterinarian if your dog is wobbly and off balance.
What are the first signs of Degenerative Myelopathy?
Initial signs include loss of coordination (otherwise called ataxia) in the hind limbs, swaying or wobbling when walking, rear feet knuckling over or dragging, and difficulty with walking up steps, squatting to defecate or getting into the car.
When do you lose control of a springer spaniel?
New spaniel owners are often lulled into a false sense of security during the first few months, only to find control of their dog slipping horribly through their fingers towards the end of the first year. Sometimes control is not lost until the dog has been ‘let loose’ on the local shoot.
What happens when a Cocker Spaniel has a dislocated kneecap?
Dislocated Kneecap: Dislocated kneecap, or patellar luxation, is a hereditary problem in which the leg bones are malformed. This results in the kneecap being repeatedly pulled out of position. When the kneecap is dislocated, the dog will limp with the affected leg lifted off the ground.
What to do if your Cocker Spaniel has eye problems?
Give the eyes a thorough check regularly. Pay particular attention to any abnormal reddening, eye discharge, bulging, and signs of pain such as squinting and avoiding being touched. Common eye problems that tend to affect cocker spaniels include:
What kind of health problems does a cocker spaniel have?
Signs include greasy hair, red, itchy inflamed skin, and sometimes ear infections. AIHA is a blood disorder that occurs when red blood cells are destroyed by the immune system faster than the rate at which new ones can be produced, resulting in anemia.
Dislocated Kneecap: Dislocated kneecap, or patellar luxation, is a hereditary problem in which the leg bones are malformed. This results in the kneecap being repeatedly pulled out of position. When the kneecap is dislocated, the dog will limp with the affected leg lifted off the ground.
Give the eyes a thorough check regularly. Pay particular attention to any abnormal reddening, eye discharge, bulging, and signs of pain such as squinting and avoiding being touched. Common eye problems that tend to affect cocker spaniels include:
What’s the average life span of a cocker spaniel?
The average lifespan of Cocker spaniels is from 12 to 15 years. Unfortunately, Cocker spaniels are susceptible to certain health problems, as listed below. Cocker spaniels are prone to numerous eye problems.
What kind of skin problems does a cocker spaniel have?
Primary Seborrhea: Cockers are also susceptible to primary seborrhea, which is a heredictary skin problem. Signs include greasy hair, red, itchy inflamed skin, and sometimes ear infections.