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back left leg trembling

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Question
just recently i have noticed my cream labrador his age 21/2 years old  start to tremble  he still is very active but does favor his leg and can see when he lays down that he extends that leg out and gets up a lil slower than before can it be a form of hip/ des. can u offer any answers or any medication that i can give him  i am already giving him glucosamine msn & vitamin c thanx   dave

Answer
Hi David,

Thank you for writing to me about your Labrador.

I do feel that his leg needs to be looked at by an orthopedic surgeon and to especially rule out a tumor in the leg.  Please try to get this done as soon as possible.

Good luck.

Best Regards,
Shelley Davis