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Hello my dog is a miniature schnauzer and she is having trouble standing on her back legs. She stands a sometimes she will fall over and up again. climbing is quit difficult for her. She is 12 years and 7 mos. HELP!!!

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June 18 12:09 AM (3 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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At this age, you don't want to take any chances with this.

This could simply be arthritic changes that often come as the pet ages. If this is the case, anti-inflammatories can help a great deal and they are pretty cost effective.

Aside from that, I would worry more about a heart problem that is causing the weakness.

I think that you need to see the vet as soon as you can.

Let me know if you still have questions.

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