If you’re concerned about your Australian Cattle dog’s mobility or join limitations call your vet to schedule an exam. Mobility issues can be related to a number of things including injury, trauma, arthritis, natural aging process, etc. It’s best to have your vet examine your dog to find out what the cause is. There are numerous mobility illnesses that can affect medium to larger dogs like the Australian Cattle dog. One of the lesser known illnesses is DM or Degenerative Myelopathy. This is a disease that affects the nerves and spinal cord. There is no cure for this progressive and degenerative illness. Signs of DM include progressive weakness of the hind area, difficulty rising, difficulty jumping, stumbling, knuckling of the toes and dragging of the nails, wearing of the inner toes or the rear paws, and loss of muscle in the rear legs. For more information, talk with your veterinarian Roanoke, VA.