My chihuahua wasn't feeling well and my mother brought him to the vet, and the vet said that he was sore along his back. She said it probably happens from pulling back on the leash, and too much activity or rough play. The doctor said we have to watch him more often now and make sure that he doesn't run up and down the stairs as much or jump high or from high distances and things related to that. Now my mom is upset because my dog loves to play around a lot and run and play rough and she doesn't like the idea of having to stop him from having fun like that.
Anyone have any experience with this problem? I knew about Chihuahuas and problems with their legs but did not know that back problems also were associated with them.
I'm searching for doggy steps so he can climb up onto the bed easier (he's using a little step stool now). Anything else we can do to make it easier for him?
