12. Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
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Problematically, however, the signs and symptoms may not appear until later in life.
The disease is caused by the ball and socket joint in the hip degenerating, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced movements.
The gold standard treatment here is a hip replacement, which can completely restore your dog’s quality of life. You may notice signs or symptoms in one or more of the hind legs, usually at some point after your Jack Russell grows to be about six months.
We have a 12 year old Jack Russell Terrior and lately he seems disoriented and sometimes slowing down. He doesn’t jump up on couches or bed alot like he used to, and he always wants to be in his cage (which is very unusual). He is still eating very good and is in good shape – weights 15 lbs. vet says is perfect. I am concerned because he does get confused at times, he seems bored to me. We did move from a beautiful house in Buffalo 1 year ago and now we live in a manufactured home in Florida.… Read more »
My Jack Russell is doing the same exact thing.😢😢 I have to take him into the vet. He’s been lazy lately and in his cage. The littlest things startle him
Mine too. He is 11 years old. I think this behaviour is normal as they start getting older.