Busderpuddle Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Ruby has had weak legs on her hind end for a year or so, but the last few weeks we have noticed that she is trembling on all 4. Two days ago we took her on an RV trip, thinking she might enjoy the sunshine, and getting outside more often. Nope. She has been a huge anxiety ball who didn't eat or drink until tonight. She still gets up happily to go outside, but she won't lay down anywhere, so instead stands and shakes. It is so hard to watch. I can't find any tender spots along her spine, but she is struggling to get up and down. That part isn't new, but seems a bit worse. She is having trouble when squatting to pee too. Is there anything that I can do to make life easier for her ? Does it sound like pain ? Anything else I should be looking for ? I have some Tramadol and am tempted to try some. In the past we have tried everything the vets can think of for her anxiety with no relief. What do you think ? Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Are you home now? Not eating and being so stressed likely exacerbated her hind end weakness. You can try the Tramadol, but if she's not in pain it probably won't make any difference. She needs to get back to her regular routine. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Tramadol can go either way. When I started Rocket on it, I was giving it to him late in the evening, figuring he would sleep better. It actually made him antsy during the night and he would be up at all hours pacing and trying to get me to be up with him. I started giving it to him with his 5PM dinner and that issue went away. It will help with pain, but not every dog respond the same to it. You might try giving it in the morning to see how she gets through the day. Hope it helps. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Getting her back to her routine should help. Tramadol may help if she has pain, and she doesn’t have a bad reaction to it. You might also ask your vet about using Gabapentin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Karen, I'm so sorry to hear your Ruby is not well. Tramadol did nothing for Wendy in her final days except make her seem depressed. Gabapentin worked very well to relieve her pain and she was able to remain alert and engaged. Sounds like a trip to the vet is in order. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 (edited) Yes it sounds like pain. See the vet. I would try Gabapentin. I would also put her on fish oil and a joint supplement if she's not already on them. Edited April 15, 2018 by NeylasMom Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Please also ask your vet about Robaxin. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted April 15, 2018 Author Share Posted April 15, 2018 Yes it sounds like pain. See the vet. I would try Gabapentin. I would also put her on fish oil and a joint supplement if she's not already on them. She is on fish oil and a joint supplement already. I will take her in as soon as we get home. I ended up giving her Tramadol last night, and within an hour she was asleep and we didn't hear a peep out of her all night. This morning she seems very relaxed and is sleeping, back to normal. We are out of state until next Sunday, but I will call tomorrow and schedule an appt. to ask about Gabapentin and Robaxin. She does have elevated creatinine, so I am not sure what effect that will have on treatment for her. I am guessing that she is in pain, much more than we knew. Thank you all for your replies Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 I am glad the tramadol helped her! They are very good at hiding pain, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Glad the Tramadol is helping. If she has kidney disease, that can certainly cause the weakness. I would get new blood work if you haven't done it quite recently. You can give Gabapentin and Tramadol to dogs with kidney disease, but dosages may have to be adjusted. I don't know with Tramadol as much, but with Gabapentin you sometimes have to give less depending on the stage of disease. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 How is sweet Ruby doing today? Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sportingfields Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Have you had her to the vets for blood work and xrays? If not hope you'll do so, real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Myca Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 My old Lab got very tremble and weak legs. Hard for him to get up because his legs shook so badly. His back legs were giving out. Vet pulled labs. Low Thyroid. It was an amazingly easy fix for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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