The Pet Health & Nutrition Center Q&AAnswer
Jul 09, 2024 - 08:12 AM
Kidney issues can cause hind leg weakness. To help determine if your dog's kidneys are having an issue we suggest obtaining a kidney blood panel from your veterinarian. There are several additional potential causes of hind leg weakness in dogs and these include a neuromuscular condition like degenerative myelopathy. A simple at home test for this condition is to turn one of your dog's rear paws under and he should return the paw to the normal upright position quickly. If he doesn't it could indicate an issue with the nervous system. Another potential cause could be a subluxation in the spine that is pinching a nerve and for this you would want to visit a canine chiropractor in your area. After you get your dog's blood test please visit our Contact Us page and fill out the form there with the requested information and we will be able to better help you.
