When he does walk, he is very wobbly and his legs collapse underneath him and he falls. I have taken him to the vet numerous times and they've put him on antibiotics thinking it might be meningitis, but they didn't help. They put him on steroids and anti-inflammatory meds. Can anyone give me an idea of what this could be? The vets don't seem to have any answers for me. I'm very worried about him and I'm afraid he's suffering. Please give me any suggestions of what I should have them looking for so I can help my dog feel better.
2007-06-15 08:17:22 · 7 answers · asked by Lorraine C 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My suggestion is to take the dog to a veterinary college. They usually have clinics for the public and they are wonderful at diagnosing the unusual and rare problems.
2007-06-18 09:03:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First- find another vet that will actually try to find out what is wrong with your dog, not just prescribe antibiotics. He could have drawn blood and figured out it wasn't meningitis.
Second- Steroid and Anti-Inflammatories- All these do is mask the symptoms and suppress the immune system. They do your dog no real good.
Third- While trying to find a good vet, you also should make sure your dog is on a REALLY GOOD DIET. If his diet is good, then his immune system will work better. www.rawmeatybones.com
Please do some research on dog nutrition. Dogs are carnivores, they need MEAT. Please read the two books on the website mentioned above. They were written by a vet who did research into nutrition and dogs. They discovered that nutrition was linked to most dog health issues.
Good luck.
2007-06-15 09:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by Jocelyn7777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a second opinion, but from a vet that is board-certified in neurology. I am assuming your vet took a blood test and it came back OK? Low potassium can do what you are mentioning; or he could have a back problem. Your best bet is to take him to a vet that specializes in neurology.
I took my cat to an emergency vet when he became suddenly blind and they couldn't figure it out. But when I took him to a board-certified opthalmic vet (who had the proper tools) he had the answer within minutes. (The vet was incredibly bright and gave me more info in 5 minutes than I'd had in two weeks.) While not a pleasant answer, at least we all knew what was going on and a definitive diagnosis was made. And the cost was not that bad to take him there. So I urge you to do right by your little guy.
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2007-06-15 08:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by D 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's common after too much inbreeding. Those who believe it's cute to keep breeding a dog with it's own kind are just creating a genetic mutant. Hate to tell you this but the only solution to ease it's pain is a bullet. So called "mutts" have proven time and time again to be much much smarter and healthier than inbred "purebreds".
2007-06-15 08:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by sbl19532006 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Might be neurological. Has the vet tried an MRI?
2007-06-15 08:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by MC BC 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try anotehr vet for a second opinion
2007-06-15 08:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did they do a blood test or exrays if not I would seek anothe vets opinion
2007-06-15 08:22:24 · answer #7 · answered by fawneyblue 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋