KateM Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Hi all I've noticed recently that the top of my dog's skull (think it is called the Sagittal Crest?) has become slightly more prominent just recently. Do you think this is normal as a dog get's older? She is turning 8 soon. Just wondered if anyone else had noticed this in their dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 (edited) Perhaps she has lost some of the muscle mass off her skull, so the bone appears as if it's higher?? Edited May 17, 2010 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 older dogs do lose muscle as they age (and this will depend on breed on when this will start to happen). is she also losing muscle on her hips/rear legs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateM Posted May 18, 2010 Author Share Posted May 18, 2010 I think you're probably right that it is loss of muscle around that area. If I think about it older dogs do seem to be more angular in the head (and elsewhere too I guess!). So just a sign that she is getting on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 well as i am an unrepentant worry wort i would be popping into vet for a full blood panel and a health check.... just to cover my bases. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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