Causes of sudden paralysis of dog's hind limbs

1. External force

When a dog jumps from a high place, the balance imbalance causes bone damage to the lumbar spine or limbs and bruises to the skin; Injured by being overturned by various vehicles and furniture; bitten and scratched by other dogs; dogs suffer fractures or fractures due to external impact.

2. Disease factors

Geriatric diseases in dogs such as rheumatism, joint disease, and lumbar disc dislocation.

3. Genetic factors

Reduced resistance or lack of trace elements can cause degenerative changes in the intervertebral disc.

4. Age and habit factors

Old dogs’ vitamin D deficiency, parathyroid hormone secretion disorder, long-term poor eating habits, etc. can also cause the loss of limb support or walking function.

5. Other factors

When the dog lies on the cold ground and catches cold or causes acute rheumatic inflammation, the function of the hind limbs will also be affected. In severe cases, the dog cannot stand up, or even sudden paralysis of the hind limbs.

6. Breeding factors

The spine may be bruised or crushed due to external force or body pressure during breeding.

7. Nutritional relationship

Generally speaking, dogs that maintain healthy eating habits (such as eating dog food regularly) are less likely to develop this disease.

Symptoms of sudden paralysis of the dog's hind limbs

The dog's hind limbs are paralyzed and weak, completely losing the ability to walk, relying on the forelimbs to drag and crawl; the hind limb muscles are slightly atrophied when palpated, and there is no pain when palpated hard. Even if the waist is lifted by external force, the hind limbs still cannot stand.

The diagnosis of sudden paralysis of the dog's hind limbs

requires comprehensive judgment through B-ultrasound, biochemical testing, or X-ray transmission.

Measures for sudden paralysis of the dog’s hind limbs

Send to a pet hospital for diagnosis in a timely manner.

Prevention of sudden paralysis of dog’s hind limbs

1. It is recommended to use big brand dog food;

2. Prevent pets from jumping from high places;

3. Prepare thick insulation pads for pets in winter;

4. Pets that have abnormalities in their hind limbs must be sent to the pet hospital promptly.