由 doggydc » 2005-02-20, 03:12
By the way you described your dog's problem, I do not think the major problem to induce the diffeculty of walk is by CHD. CHD is a slow progressing disease which means the function of hip is getting worse gradually and it won't present as a sudden loss of function. I really recommend you have your dog been examined by a Doctor who can find out the real problem as soon as possible. We need accurate diagnosis first before making the right treatment plan. Don't think too much even you don't know what's wrong about your dog. There are so many problems can induce the similar clinical signs. You(your doctor) have to rule out all the possibilities before corfirming the diagnosis of CHD. If your dog can't use his leg suddenly, the most common cause is acute damage on any part of the rear legs or nervous related problems. Another thing I really like to let you know is -your dog is too much overweight which is the major risk factor for any extremeties related diseases.
By Dr. Lee