[header] How to diagnose balance problems in dogs [title] Look for changes in your dog's gait. [step] Balance problems can show up when your dog's limbs appear weak. Weak limbs can make your dog appear to limp or walk differently.
Your dog might put their weight on one side, stagger, topple, or walk as if drunk. [substeps] For example, you might notice that your dog only likes to use the limbs on one side of their body or only likes to use their hind legs.