Hind End Degeneration?

[lilangel]

Well as topic says what is the starting signs of this? What is all the info on this? As i think Mozart MAY be starting it or he is just fat :giggle: As he does not seem to like to jump into things such as hammocks and such and just wondered if thats starting signs.

Other then that hes fine nothing is wrong with him.

Thanks for any answers.

 

[jorats]

HED is usually with age or a symptom of pituitary tumour. But obesity can definitely hasten the onset.
With mine, I've noticed that they start by no longer walking on the ball of their feet, they drag their back feet and even flop them around. Then it progresses to no being able to use the whole back legs and they need help with cleaning.

 

[lilangel]

oh ok then its not that as he lifts his hind legs when i get him to stand up on two feet I guess he could have been just lazy when i saw him trying to get in the hammock :giggle:

 

[jorats]

Rats as they age seem to become less agile and not to quick on their feet so he could choose to no longer jump.