What to do if my dog can't use his back legs or is paralyzed?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered
What can you do for a dog that can not use his back legs
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Published on March 10th, 2017
I am afraid this depends very much on the nature of the condition which has caused the loss of use of Chunks legs - spinal injury, disk disease, pelvic injury and broken bones or muscle weakness can all contribute and the treatment can be very different for each. A full physical exam and possible xrays would be required in order to determine what has happened and possible treatment
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Published on June 15th, 2017
Buster needs to see the veterinarian immediately. While tick paralysis does occur, the most common reason a dog will not be able to use its hind legs is a slipped disc compressing the spinal cord. If it is severe enough, the paralysis can become permanent and sometimes they will also lose to ability to urinate on their own. If the compression is severe enough to warrant surgery, the surgery is only successful if completed within 24hrs or less from the onset of signs. Get Buster into the vet ASAP to have him examined. If the compression is not as severe, medical management and cage rest may be able to reverse the damage. Best of luck.
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