1. Reasons for weak hind legs in German Shepherds
1. Calcium deficiency
Usually caused by insufficient calcium intake and malabsorption, which will affect the normal development of bones, leading to The lack of a large amount of calcium in the body causes weakness in the legs and the inability to move normally.
2. Lack of vitamins
If you are picky about food or have a partial eclipse for a long time, it will lead to a lack of multiple vitamins in the body, which will affect the absorption of nutrients by the bones, resulting in lack of strength in the hind legs.
3. Trauma
If the hind legs are subjected to direct violence or violence, it will cause local soft tissue damage, affect the speed of blood circulation, and cause symptoms such as swelling, pain, and limited activity. , can also cause leg weakness.
4. Osteoarthritis
It is a chronic disease, usually caused by inflammatory stimulation, which can lead to bone and joint damage and general fatigue.
2. Treatment methods for German Shepherd’s hind leg weakness
1. Adjust diet
When hind leg weakness occurs, you need to adjust your eating habits. You can give your German Shepherd more calcium- and vitamin-containing dog food or canned food, which can supplement the lack of nutrients in the body and is conducive to normal bone development.
2. Appropriate exercise
When this situation occurs, appropriate exercise is also needed, such as walking, jogging, brisk walking, etc., which can speed up the body's metabolism, promote blood flow, and is beneficial to Hind legs recover.
3. Massage
If it is caused by trauma and is accompanied by local pain, you need to ask professional medical staff to perform massage, which can speed up blood circulation and reduce pain.
4. Oral drugs
If it is calcium deficiency and lack ofCaused by vitamins, you need to take calcium supplement and vitamin medication specially designed for pets. If it is caused by trauma or osteoarthritis, you need to take blood-activating and pain-relieving drugs and antibiotics as directed by your doctor.
3. Daily care of German Shepherds
In addition to feeding dog food and canned food to German Shepherds, you also need to feed them appropriate amounts of carrots, tomatoes, chicken breasts, beef and other nutrients. High-value foods can supplement the body with other nutrients and are helpful for good health.