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My 5 year old Lab was playing in the yard with our other Lab and he suddenly became lethargic and couldn't get up. His back legs just wouldn't work. He is otherwise healthy and very active. He had just finished eating about 30 minutes before this happened. His stomach was soft and he wasn't vomiting. This lasted about 20 minites, then he seemed fine. He was playful again and was drinking water. It wasn't hot outside.

Submitted: 147 days and 10 hours ago.
Category: Dog
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED

Accepted Answer

Hi glizj -

 

It sounds like there is a good chance that your dog has a condition called Exercise induced collapse in Labrador retrievers. Although we do not understand this condition completely, but we do know that it is hereditary. There is now a genetic test available through University of MN to diagnose this condition.

 

Here is a website from the University of Minnesota that does a really good job at discussing the condition

http://www.vdl.umn.edu/ourservices/canineneuromuscular/taylor2008/home.html

 

Here is another website that can also give more information about this

http://www.working-retriever.com/library/taylor.html

 

I hope this information is helpful. If so, please click Accept. If you have additional questions on this topic, please let me know.

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Answered: 6/28/2009

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