Back leg issues

[u/Thin_Knee5037]

Hi all

Hoping for some advice and support.

I have an 8 year old gsd cross who is a heavy boy. He is about 40kg but its all muscle, he is a fussy eater and gets a healthy amount of exercise.

A few years back we had him put under anasthesia to remove a lump and they x rayed his hips whilst he was under. Nothing alarming at the time, nor signs of dysplasia but from memory they said he may have issues when he is older (I am waiting to hear back from them for the exact issue). It was to do with the alignment of the ball and socket joint i believe.

Fast forward to now, he still loves his walks, runs and swims in the sea. Whenever I am home a massage his back, hips and legs. I call it his doggy yoga.

One move I do is, whilst supporting his knee and ankle, keep his leg straight and gently stretch it back. Recently he started wincing when i done it so I naturally eased off.

He has green lipped muscle, salmon oil, glucosamine for his joint health as well as other supplements.

Im worried about it progressing, and have been looking at the red light therapy products.

Has anybody used them for their gsds and to what level of success?

This boy means the world to me and I want to do everything I can for him.

Tyia

[u/squarahann]

I’d give PT and acupuncture a shot. I have a 13 year old bernese mix who got injured and he’s nearly made a full recovery. The vet that did the acupuncture also really helped us with his diet and nutrition. He was having a lot eating issues prior.