Stiffness Dog 5-10 Years Sick

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Arthritis
Ehrlichiosis
Elbow dysplasia
Hip dysplasia
Medially luxating patella
Lyme disease
Intervertebral disc disease
Rocky mountain spotted fever
Spondylosis

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Laura Carr says:

July 7, 2016 at 1:16 pm

Our 10 yr.very healthy strong male Weimeraner suddenly could barely get up or walk, limping and stiffness of all 4 legs, loss of appetite, secludes himself. Is drinking water and urinating. Is in obvious discomfort

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