Atrophy of Muscles in Dogs | Wag

Read the full article at https://wagwalking.com/condition/atrophy-of-muscles Aging dogs will begin to suffer from atrophy of muscles especially when they have a reduction of physical activity. They may be suffering from bone and joint pain from arthritis. There will also be a reduction in growth hormones that causes your dog to be less able to process protein, which is necessary to build and maintain muscle mass. Large breed dogs will generally age faster than smaller breed dogs. Senior dogs that suffer from atrophy of muscles will generally come on slowly and will appear in the hind legs and hips. If you notice severe muscle atrophy or atrophy of the muscles in the neck and head, you should immediately contact your veterinarian. There are certain illnesses and diseases that can cause atrophy of muscles in dogs. There are usually other symptoms that will help your veterinarian properly diagnose the illness. Many times myositis or inflammation of the muscle can cause atrophy of the muscles. Myositis is caused by an abnormal reaction of your dog’s immune system against the muscles. This can happen to only one muscle or to a group of muscles. Degenerative myelopathy is another disease that affects the spinal cord and then the limbs. Muscle atrophy, unsteady gait and paralysis are some of the symptoms of degenerative myelopathy. Atrophy of muscles in dogs is very common in aging dogs, dogs that are ill or dogs that cannot exercise properly. Muscle atrophy is when there is a loss of muscle mass. It is noticeable when parts of your dog’s body appear weaker and thinner than usual. Generally, the hind legs, hips, face or neck will look noticeably thinner due to the loss of muscle mass. Visit us at http://app.wagwalking.com/ Our Services:: Walk: http://wagwalking.com/dog-walking In-Home Training: http://wagwalking.com/dog-training Digital Training: http://wagwalking.com/digital-training Drop-In Visits: http://wagwalking.com/drop-ins Wag! Health: http://wagwalking.com/wag-health Pet Sitting: http://wagwalking.com/dog-sitting Pet Boarding: http://wagwalking.com/dog-boarding Pet Guides:: Pet Care Guides: http://wagwalking.com/care Pet Training Guides: http://wagwalking.com/training Dog Grooming Guides: http://wagwalking.com/grooming Dog Breed Guides: http://wagwalking.com/breed Dog Name Guides: http://wagwalking.com/daily/names Dog Activity Guides: http://wagwalking.com/activities Dog Sense Guides: http://wagwalking.com/daily/senses Dog Behavior Guides: http://wagwalking.com/daily/behavior Social Media:: Twitter: http://twitter.com/WagWalking Facebook: http://facebook.com/WagWalking Instagram: http://instagram.com/wag/

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