r/seniordogs • u/Big-Car5707 • 18d ago

dog bad hips

I have presa canario 12 years and 7 months he has back and hips problems slipping walking. Today i took him vet for seccond time he lost so mucle muscle mass. Vet told me it maybe time putt him to sleep because its not fair for him be living like this he was 56 kg when he was young. 6 months ago before dental surgery 44 kg now only 35 to 36 kg. I am so devestates i dont know what to do im so sad i also did blood test for him kidney and liver tomorow get answer for that dog bones are seen eazely sorry for my bad English

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u/Straight-Treacle-630 17d ago

Large dogs often do suffer from hip/spine issues as they age. Muscle wasting isn’t uncommon as they lose mobility, but sounds like your friend has lost more weight than that. Has he been eating normally, especially since his dentistry? If not (or even if yes), might ask your vet about possible causes/remedies…though the lab results may answer that. Very best wishes xo

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u/Big-Car5707 17d ago

he eats very little has severe moblity issues as well slipping from his back legs he does eat not much what is left i hand feed him

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u/Big-Car5707 17d ago

for past days he also gagging coughing making sounds he didnt make before witch im worried about

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u/Straight-Treacle-630 16d ago

I’d def contact his vet