Rustyroo Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Franny just turned 11 at the end of February. So she is no spring chicken anymore. I think time/age is catching up to her . Her rear legs shake so hard when she is standing it's starting to really worry me. I noticed today that it is also starting to happen with her front too. Along with the shaking she stumbles on her walks also. Does anyone have experience with this? Thoughts? Advice? My baby girl is worrying me. Quote Jodie D (hope to have another grey name her soon) Missing my Bridge Babies: Rusty (Cut a Rusty) 10/18/95-06/09/09 Solo (Tali Solo Nino) 01/10/98-03/25/10 Franny (Frohmader) 02/28/04-08/31/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Oh dear, that's no good. I'm dealing with LS in Kasey right now, but I'm not sure if it affects the front legs, or that it affects the girls as much as the boys. I'd recommend chiro. She might be able to benefit a great deal from some relief of the muscles in her back? Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I had a neurologist tell me it's called essential nerve tremors. It's a benign condition kinda compared to a mild form of Parkinson's disease. If your hounds symptoms came on acutely and is progessing quickly you should have her seen. Your vet could check her for pain and possibly recommend medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) I'd have her checked by a neurologist or at least a vet so you have an idea of what the problem is. However if surgery or an MRI is recommended (some neurologists seem to think everything can be solved with surgery) I'd work with an acupuncturist and perhaps a chiropractor first. My Tia had shakey legs and the neurologist was talking surgery. I went to an acupuncturist first and it did the trick. Edited April 12, 2015 by Scouts_mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Every once in a while Rona (11 next month) will insist on trying to keep up with Nova (3) and will come in with one back leg shaking like crazy. I get her to lay down and give her a gentle massage which seems to help. But, her's is brought on by too much exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 If it is nerve and nerve pain, Gabapentin works beautifully (for mine anyway). Scritches! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Not to worry you more - but my grey was recently diagnosed with kidney disease. She's 11. When I did research I noticed a bunch of symptoms that I didn't realize were symptoms. One of them was hind end weakness and shaking. Has she had bloodwork done lately? It might not be a terrible idea to check her BUN and creatinin levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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