What to do if my dog can't use his back legs or is paralyzed?

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What can you do for a dog that can not use his back legs. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

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

What to do if my dog can't use his back legs or is paralyzed?

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