A dog's hind leg stiffness and inability to bend can stem from various causes, including trauma, allergies, arthritis, calcium deficiency, neuritis, hip or patellar luxation, exposure to cold, overexertion, inadequate calcium intake or excessive loss, epilepsy, poisoning, electrolyte imbalance, hydrocephalus, intracranial hemorrhage, brain tumors, and meningoencephalitis.
1. Trauma and Allergies: Recent impacts or blows to the hind leg bending area can cause blood accumulation due to ruptured capillaries, or swelling from insect or parasite bites. In these cases, warm compresses are often sufficient.
2. Arthritis: An accumulation of joint fluid in the joint area can cause swelling. Veterinary intervention is required to drain the fluid.
3. Calcium Deficiency: Long-term feeding of a single type of dog food without sufficient calcium intake can cause lameness. Incorporate calcium-rich foods like dried shrimp, kelp, and black beans into your dog’s diet.
4. Neuritis: This can lead to paralysis of the lower body. A comprehensive veterinary check-up is crucial.
5. Hip or Patellar Luxation: This can cause hind leg stiffness. An X-ray is needed to determine the cause and guide treatment.
6. Cold Exposure: Cold external conditions can cause muscle stiffness and pain in the legs.
7. Overexertion: Excessive exercise can lead to muscle strain and lactic acid build-up, causing muscle stiffness.
8. Inadequate Calcium Intake or Excessive Loss: This can result in muscle stiffness.
9. Epilepsy, Poisoning, Electrolyte Imbalance, Hydrocephalus, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Brain Tumors, Meningoencephalitis: Seizures can cause muscle stiffness.
Treatments vary depending on the cause. They include warm compresses, draining joint fluid, calcium supplementation, treating neuritis, reducing hip or patellar luxation, keeping your dog warm, reducing exercise, and addressing epilepsy and poisoning specifically. If your dog’s symptoms persist or worsen, immediate veterinary attention is necessary for a thorough examination and appropriate treatment.Source:5D Pet World
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