Often an owner will notice that their dog is not bearing normal wt on the front leg or favoring a leg.
They will often go to the Vet and have an evaluation for torn muscles/ligaments/paw issues, thyroid, lyme, and disc problems. If none of these conditions pan out then a prescription for meds to treat pain and meds for muscles will be given along with crate rest.
Meds alone and crate rest would be the wrong way to go. Many times low back problem can cause front end problems. The neck and or thoracic spine may have subluxations causing inhibition of normal gait as well. A Certified Animal Chiropractor can find these issues and correct them. Your Vet is not trained in the biomechanical diagnosis that the animal chiropractor does so these problems often go untreated.
Please contact Dr Bruce at indekchiropractic@gmail.com or phone 781-337-1180
I make house calls.
