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How to Increase Dog's Muscle Mass? (new page created)

Posted By Elya (Boston, MA, US) on 08/21/2014

"Hi, I used to be on the site but haven't been in a long time and don't know how to navigate it. I can't figure out how to search it if the info I want doesn't show up after I put it into the search box. I need info on how to increase my 3-legged dog's muscle mass (particularly in the 1 existing hind leg.). Thanks so much for this site. I've recommended it to friends over the years. It's really helped me."
EC: Hi Elya, we don't have any info on this topic and have just created a new page for you.

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Posted By Jeremy (Turlock, Ca) on 10/30/2017

"I have a 12yo choc lab that's always been very active but recently been fighting a few painful issues...spondelosis and arthritis in her shoulders causing her to drag her from paws. My gf works for a vet that uses a "water treadmill" to build mass in dogs without putting strain on their joints. My dogs about to start training in it to build up mass she's lost due to her injuries. Look into that, it can really improve dogs... good luck"
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Posted By Sam (Adelaide, Australia ) on 06/30/2022

"As anyone has success in building muscle mass in an elderly dog? My dog is really frail and back legs are collapsing as there is no muscle tone.

It all went downhill almost a year ago when he decided to eat a whole heap of gravel and was rushed to the emergency vet. After numerous enemas, tube down throat and multiply xrays he lived but it ruined him inside and out. He went from jumping in my car and going on long walks to can not do either. Legs collapse out from him. Sad to watch.

I have been getting him Bowen therapy and was going to do acupuncture, however that is way too expensive for me.

Any help, please"

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Posted By Deirdre (EC) on 06/30/2022

"Hi Sam,

Sorry to hear about your dog.

Get a Help 'Em Up Harness. https://helpemup.com/

I have a similar situation with my 16+ year old 55 pound dog and this harness is incredibly helpful and lets me take him out to do his business and exercise him without straining my back. It takes a bit of practice getting it on at first.

I have tried 5 other cheaper harnesses from Amazon in the past year and this one is definitely the best and worth the $.

I am using their new walking loop handles with the harness.

https://helpemup.com/product/walking-loop-handles/

Best of luck!"

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