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Re: up and down the steps

Posted by: Shannon
Posted on: March 28, 2003 at 06:59:17

In Reply to: up and down the steps
Category: Medical
Posted by: Laurie
Posted on: March 27, 2003 at 12:04:45

Question:

: Hello,
: We were wondering if (Parson) JRTs are prone to back problems? (Previously I had owned a terrier/beagle mix who suffered from some back pain which usually occurred in damp weather. Our vet told us that beagles, dachsunds (obviously) often suffered from this type of back problem.) And, I would assume that the puddin' JRTs would be likely candidates for back problems too.

: The reason I ask, is that our JRT runs up and down the steps in our house constantly. I try to limit his access to the stairs, as they are really steep, but it seems that it must be really hard on his back. He (like every other JRT) is also jumping constantly, so I just wondered if the stairs might provoke an injury? Thanks for your time.

Response:

Dogs that are normally longer than they are tall may suffer from back problems but its not to say that all will or other dogs don't. As for the steps or jumping, if he is showing signs of pain then a trip to the vet may be in need, other than that I would let him be his normal self.
Shannon