What could be wrong with Bruno?

[george656]

Today our dog Bruno who is 9 years old has not been himself. He is quiet, walks slowly, has trouble getting up and the one step from the kitchen to the hallway and would not jump on my bed like he normally does. Dad felt Bruno's back legs and he started whining. Dad thinks he might have a pulled muscle. I think he either has luxuating patella, hip dysplasia or arthritus. He was fine yesterday. What could be wrong with Bruno? What should we do?

 

[Barb04]

I would have him checked out by a vet and in the meantime give him rest. If this is something new, it may be a pulled muscle but a vet can tell for sure.

 

[hankster]

Think Barb04 gave you some great advice. Something developing so quickly is not usually arthritis. If it is an injury then a painkiller from the vet will help make Bruno comfortable and aid in recovery. Let us know what the vet says.

 

[Maura]

Find a chiropractic vet in your area. My BC is nine and this past year he has been to the chiropractor twice. She really helped him get back to normal.