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9 year old corgi acting strange?
Before you say go to the vet.. We are taking him tomorrow (my sister works at the vet we are going to)
Anyways.. While I have some free time right now.. I thought I would get some opinions/ask for advice.
We've had him since he was 6 weeks old,he will be 9 in June. He's been fine up until Now.. He does have a slight heart murmur.
Anyways.. The last 2 weeks or so he's been acting strange. He sometimes yelps when you walk near him,he has trouble walking over the tiny step leading into the backyard and back into the house.. He will get his first 2 legs over the step but will freeze and can't get his hind legs over it,my mom or I have to literally pick him up and bring him in. He also has been very quite and low key.. He usually runs to the back door in the morning to be let out,and hasn't the last few days. Also,today right infront of me.. He lifted his leg and peed on the rug right infront of the TV infront of me. He's never done that before! I was in shock! He has been potty trained since he was 8 weeks old or so.
I read up that the peeing issue could be signs of a uti,kidney issues,incontience (older dog),or crystals.
Any advice? Any other suggestions or opinions of what can be wrong with him?
He's purebred. Pembroke welsh corgi. Don't know much about the breed.. Never did. My brother just brought him home one day 9 years ago. He's been a great family dog.. Something is definetly going on.. We are thinking the worst like cancer or something else just as bad.
3 Answers
- Painted PonyLv 76 years ago
At his age, he is definitely a senior dog and arthritis could be a contributing factor. But Corgis are fairly long-back, and short legged. This often spells spinal issues that you see in other long backed, heavily built dogs like Dachshunds and Bassets. When he freezes up before moving his hind legs, that is likely due to pain and the yelping when someone comes near is also a sign of pain even with slight movement. He could also have a UTI issue going on that is separate and coincidental to the back problems.
But, he is definitely due for a good Senior Wellness Exam, and I'm sure your vet can provide a good diagnosis and treatment plan for your dog tomorrow. Be sure you get him in.
- 6 years ago
Try not to think so negative. Does he have any strange growths on him? How has his appetite been? Has he vomited? if not the problem may have to Do with him being in pain. He could have arthritis. That would explain him not being able to get up steps and the pain of arthritis could be making him to weak to be let outside. When you go to the vet ask for blood work. Cancer is always a possibility but there are a bunch of other things it is more likely to be that are much less serious
- 6 years ago
It sounds like it could be a bout of arthritis. Most dogs get it when they are older (especially chubby dogs with short legs). The peeing in the house could just be that he does not want to go outside because he will have to walk further and be in more pain. If that is the case, the vet can give you meds to help him feel better.
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