Thread: Is there a Vet in the house?

Her paws are not sensitive anywhere?

I'm not a Vet but was going to say pinched never as its painful, if she wasn't feeling pain and all was ok I would of said never break down in the lower back area, which German Shepherds seem to get when they look weak in the back legs but not show other signs of pain.

Does she still have bladder control?

Another thing to consider is she could also have had a stroke. Our Cocker had a few funny little episodes when she was about 13 and older. She lived to almost 15 years in the end.

I hope all goes well, you never know the anti-inflamitories may work wonders.

Originally Posted by garrycol

......... thought about ticks but I am not in a tick area and none of the other symptoms.
Thanks

Garry

Garry, Bundaberg it is not a tick area but 2 dogs died from them.
Appears that dogs that come with people from the south in holiday have the ticks

Thanks for the information - most of them were discussed with the vet.

Doggie has always has sensitive paws and does not like people playing with them. As things are likely to messing toilet wise I gave her a close clip today - normally she does not like her feet being done - rears seemed less sensitive than usual but feeling was still there - but I do not think there is any extra sensitivity.

The vet is leaning towards a pinched nerve or slipped disk so if the former rest and meds should have an impact - No1 and No2s are all working OK but I have to help her because she cannot get into position - use your imagination on that one.

The idea of a stroke was discussed and could be a possibility but all her other faculties seem OK. Ticks were considered first off but most instances in Canberra are dogs that have gone down the coast - can still happen though but all checked over and there are no breathing issues.

She has cataracts and I think she has either tripped going down the stairs or fell off the bed when I was not around and has some soft tissue/nerve damage in her lower back - hopefully rest and meds will work.

Just looking for other possible ideas so that I can discuss with the vet when I take her back for review during the week.

Cheers

Garry

Well up until this evening doggie could still not walk or stand up by herself. If I lifted her up she could stand for a little while before falling over.

Cooking lasagne for dinner doggie suddenly appeared at the kitchen door with a look that said 'where is mine' - the miracle of food - she managed to get up and walk from the living room by herself. But on arrival promptly fell over - but it is a start. She is not getting up for anything else and seems content sleeping all day and having me carrying her around.

So it seems the paralysis is not permanent and is slowly wearing off - hopefully all will be Ok - so I guess it was a pinched nerve or a a slipped disk that is starting to deflate a bit. I was surprised how paralysed her back legs were.

Cheers

Garry

That's good to hear! Hope she keeps improving.

X2.