Odin-Genie Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hi, My six year old Golden Retriever woke up this morning with sudden weak hind legs. She walks a little bit and then sits down. I gave her a rub down but she wasn't flinching. However she is stiff and also seems lethargic. No other symptoms. appetite is good. We will be taking her to the vet when they open at 8 am. However, if you have any insights, it would be helpful. She was fine yesterday when we took her to the oval. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Please get her to the very asap it could be the early stages of poison from a paralysis tick as weakness in the back legs is generally the first of the more severe symptoms. I could be wrong but better to be safe than sorry, poor pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hope it is nothing serious! Let us know how you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Vet Odin...ASAP. soundx like the effects of a tick. Weakened hind legs, lethargic are both classic signs. Good luck with her OD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks. I suspect a tick as well. Gave her a thorough check but couldn't find one. Going to the vet at 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 By the way I did give her food this morning. Is that ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Vet is the best advice.. Just my experience with my old SBT, Ollie, he had a weakness in his back legs and once in all four legs and it turned out to be some sort of infection (can't recall the name now) that inflamed his joints. He was on antibiotics and anti inflammatory meds for a couple of weeks and came good. I hope it is something easily fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppop Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Given there are other symptoms that just the hing leg weakness, a tick sounds quite possible. Just have to ask you if you have used any products with tea tree oil in it on your dog in the last few days? Both my dog and her brother separately had tea tree oil products used on them, and both ended up unable to stand. In both cases, they were then bathed, and within 24 hours were totally fine again. Mine only had the tea tree on the back feet, and it was only the back legs affected. Best of luck with your dog. Edited August 10, 2014 by poppop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Keeping everything crossed for you. For future reference, and anyone else reading this, if you do suspect tick poisoning it's best not to feed your dog or let them drink. This can cause problems as their ability to swallow may be compromised, putting them at risk of aspiration pneumonia. Hope it's good news at the vets x Edited August 10, 2014 by teekay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I once had a dog go suddenly lame and he had constipation. From memory the compaction was pressing on a nerve making it difficult for him to walk. The vet fed him Pal and got that poo out and he was fine again. So I hope it is something quickly fixable but he must see the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Odin-Genie, how did your girl get on at the vets? I hope she's ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I hope everything is alright - I just came back online to see if there was any news. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 How she is going OD?... all paws crossed she is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 or she may have pulled a muscle around her tail area & that has causes weakness & as a result lethargic due to the pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin-Genie Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 All good so far. Vet did a thorough check and has 90% ruled out tick. Her leg is getting better but the vet has asked us to continue to observe her. The vet thinks that it is probably a muscle pain or a hip joint issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Thanks for the update :) Hope she continues to improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Good news that it isn't a tick - I hope she feels better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Phew! keep a close eye on her .. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Great news OD, hope she continues to improve. Now have a well deserved cup of tea :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Glad to hear it's not a tick. Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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