I have a 3 month old yellow lab puppy who was able to walk on his back legs when i first got him, and now he cant move them at all. The vet doesnt know what is wrong with him, and it is killing me to see him drag his legs. If anyone has an idea what is wrong with him can you please let me know. thank you lana
2007-02-23 02:44:42 · 7 answers · asked by expectant_mother_2_girl 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Has your pup sustained a back injury that you are not aware of????
Bring your pup to another vet who is specilized in back injuries and or spinal injuries, have him or her do an evaluation.
The sooner you do this the less your pup will suffer.
2007-02-23 02:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely take your puppy to another vet. It sounds neurological to me too. Call your breeder asap and let them know of the problem. They may refund your money or give you another puppy from the current or subsequent litter. I love my dogs, but I also don't believe in letting a dog suffer because the "human" loves it too much to put it down. If the pup has permanent damage, I would consider putting it down.
2007-02-23 11:03:40 · answer #2 · answered by GSDotch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your puppy may have experienced some kind of head or back trauma, but it could also be a genetic disorder that's just presenting itself now. Ask your veterinarian to refer you to a Neurologist. They'll be able to do a proper evaluation to figure out what's causing this. Good luck and hope your pup gets better!
2007-02-23 11:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by dolfingrrl928 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your vet, and ask him for a diagnosis. Once you get one, ask about it, research it, and find a social network of dog owners who have this same or similar problem. Refer to online resources for information on groups that supply information on the diagnosed cause. Then, ask your vet what can be done, if anything. Find as much information about the cause as you possibly can. Good luck!
2007-02-23 12:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sam U. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have had some injury to the spine. My dog stopped using his back legs when a disc slipped in his spine. Take your dog to another vet. He needs to be diagnosed and treated.
2007-02-23 13:30:50 · answer #5 · answered by marina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get another vet or see a specialist asap. It sounds like a neurological problem that needs to be addressed asap.
2007-02-23 10:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by W. 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
get him to another vet now
2007-02-23 12:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋