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Dog with white tongue and weak limbs
If a dog's tongue has a tendency to be white, it may indicate a serious condition such as anemia or low blood sugar caused by diseases. The weak limbs may be caused by anemia, decreased appetite, or infectious diseases such as distemper virus and parvovirus. It is recommended to take the dog to a pet hospital for a blood test and examination of related infectious diseases.
What's the matter with a dog's white tongue?
There are two possibilities for a dog's white tongue: The dog may have a white tongue mucosa due to anemia. You can supplement dog food with ingredients like Astragalus polysaccharides, pork liver, and red dates. If the dog's condition is severe and its spirit is low, it's time to go to the pet hospital for treatment. nutritional deficiencies can also cause a white tongue, which is common in young dogs. You can feed the dog more high-energy food, such as chicken breast and nutritional supplements, if necessary. If the dog has seizures due to malnutrition, it's essential to take it to the pet hospital for treatment.
What's the matter with a dog's weak limbs?
There are several possible reasons:
- Long-term nutritional deficiencies in the dog, especially calcium deficiency, can lead to muscle weakness in the limbs and inability to stand.
- Spinal cord injury can cause motor and sensory dysfunction in the dog's limbs, preventing it from standing or walking.
- Intervertebral disc herniation can occur when the intervertebral disc prolapses and compresses the spinal cord, resulting in motor impairment and sensory numbness.
What to do if a dog has weak limbs?
Owners should observe their dog's diet. If the dog hasn't eaten, has diarrhea or vomiting, it may cause low blood sugar and weakness in the limbs. In this case, owners can feed the dog some glucose to see if it helps, and take it to the hospital as soon as possible for testing. Weakness in the limbs may also be caused by neurological symptoms, especially in cases of distemper virus infection. It is recommended to take the dog to the hospital for a virus test. If it's distemper, anti-viral treatment and neuroprotective drugs should be used along with anti-inflammatory measures.