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Old August 21st, 2009, 02:47 PM
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Arthritis, Muscle loss, and Balance

This post is intended for the online Vet(s).

NOTE: Seeking additional professional opinion(s).

My 14 1/2 yr. old dog is now suffering from a balance problem. She is already being treated with Deramaxx for her stiffness, and it helps. Her ability to get up from a down position is becoming noticeably more difficult for her, and on occasion when we are out walking, she trips over her own feet. I have spoken to my Vet about this, and I was told it was connected to muscle loss and nerve degeneration.

Her backside strength has become increasingly weak, and I am worried. She is old, and other than these problems that I have mentioned, she seems to be doing fine in the eating, watering, and peeing areas. She has been taking "Lactulose" on occasion. But in the past few months, it hasn't been necessary to give her this supplement.

Does she need a different medication? Is Holistic treatment the way to go?
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