Lameness
Canine lameness has many different causes. Injuries such as cuts, wounds, infections, and splinters to the pads of the feet can lead to lameness.
Joint disease or arthritis cause lameness.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (also known as Femoral Head Necrosis) is an inherited condition that affects small dogs.

Spinal disease such as slipped discs or decay of the spinal cord discs can cause severe lameness.
Osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, causes persistent limps and much pain.

Some ticks can cause weakness in dogs' hind limbs and, if left untreated,
can eventually progress to paralysis of the front legs.

Medications for canine lameness include Rimadyl and piroxicam

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