Golden Retriever Having Trouble Getting Up. This situation arises whether its for a trip to the vet or just a fun car ride. This has just started recently.
She has had her hips checked when she was younger with no problems. There are many common health issues among golden retrievers including cancer hip and elbow dysplasia luxating patella chest and skin problems eye problems ear infections bloat epilepsy hypothyroidism and Von Willebrand disease. This has just started recently.
Depending on his symptoms you may need to decide to have him humanely euthanized.
Some dogs however jump up to express more than just an excited greeting. One easy solution is to hang onto an older lower-to-the-ground car that he can stiffly climb into when he can no longer leap into the family van. Arthritis is painful but is also manageable once diagnosed. Some dogs however jump up to express more than just an excited greeting.
