eme_collie Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 So I have an 8 week old Border Collie, he's been through a lot for his first 8 weeks of life. When we took him from these horrid breeders he was battling hundreds of ticks and fleas, an eye infection and now his back legs are growing weak. I am wondering if this is normal? We took him outside and he was walking, running, enjoying life but now he's so restless and can't stand on all four. It started with a limp in his left front leg and now his front legs are fine but his back legs are weak. Is this a case of something serious or is he just sore from playing and running so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjones Posted May 20, 2017 Report Share Posted May 20, 2017 If this were my dog I would get him to a vet asap and have him fully checked out, this doesn't sound normal. Samantha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcv-border Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 Agree. Vet appointment ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyRuna Posted May 21, 2017 Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 I would go to a vet ASAP and also check every inch of the dog for ticks. http://www.oregonlive.com/pets/index.ssf/2016/05/near_death_dog_saved_by_last_m.html This link is about a dog that was going to be put down due to sudden failing health, then they found a tick. It was tick paralysis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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