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Hind Limb Weakness
A trigger for an immediate visit to your veterinarian — not 'normal aging'.
Hind limb weakness can result from many different causes — degenerative joint disease, muscle loss or atrophy, neurologic dysfunction, endocrine disease, or orthopedic injury.
While it is more common in senior dogs, it should never be dismissed as "normal aging".
Common symptoms
What to look for in your dog.
Muscle loss
Visible thinning of hind limb muscles
Muscle atrophy
Progressive weakening over time
Wobbly sway
Unsteady, swaying gait at the rear
Cross-over
Hind paws crossing the midline
Knuckle over
Paw curling under instead of flat
Stumbling up curbs
Catching toes on steps and curbs
Dragging hind limbs
Toes scraping the ground
Trouble standing / sitting
Difficulty transitioning positions
Difficulty on stairs
Hesitation or collapse on stairs
Diminished proprioception
Loss of awareness of paw position
Decreased endurance
Tires quickly on normal walks
Watch & learn
Symptoms of ataxia in real dogs.
Knuckling
Weakness rising
Dragging hind paws
Abnormal gait
Hind limb collapse
Loss of proprioception
Uncoordinated steps
Biko in action
See the difference Biko makes.
Biko PR Bands — demonstration
Biko PR Bands — clinical use
Biko PR Bands — at home
Important
PR Bands are not intended for
- Paralyzed dogs
- Dogs with acute painful conditions
- Acute cruciate ligament tear
- Broken bones
- No motor function in one or more limbs
- Severe weakness/ataxia requiring lifting
- Severe spasm or increased tone in hind limbs