Luciuslop
Alpha Buck
Bigwig ( my frenchie boy ) is 5 years and 9 months old. He has had weak and wobbly back legs for awhile, which has just got progressively worse. This morning he had real trouble standing up and had to be lifted onto his feet. Once on his feet he was ok and hopped off after Lucius at a surprising rate of knots. He takes high strength Glucosamine, but in all honesty it doesn't seem to be doing much.
The problem is not so much down to arthritis, but more muscle degeneration in his back legs. Other than his back legs he is in very good health for his years and has a very hearty appetite still He is not exhibiting any obvious signs of pain ( I know they are good at masking pain, but I would know if he was in a lot of pain ).
Been wondering about trying some steroid injections to ' pump ' up his muscles a bit. Suggestions anyone as to which is best to try ???
Here is a piccie of my gorgeous old boy having a late night scamper on the lawn back in the summer
The problem is not so much down to arthritis, but more muscle degeneration in his back legs. Other than his back legs he is in very good health for his years and has a very hearty appetite still He is not exhibiting any obvious signs of pain ( I know they are good at masking pain, but I would know if he was in a lot of pain ).
Been wondering about trying some steroid injections to ' pump ' up his muscles a bit. Suggestions anyone as to which is best to try ???
Here is a piccie of my gorgeous old boy having a late night scamper on the lawn back in the summer