My dog can't use its back legs due to a spinal issue. What's the fix?

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Hellow i have a dog which is around 10 months old and it cant use its rear legs. According to the vets its because of spinal problem how can i fix this. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 months and 15 days old | 23 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Without seeing Browny or any diagnostic images that may have been obtained I really can't speak about the accuracy of your vet's diagnosis. There certainly are spinal issues that can result in an inability to ambulate well in the hind end. Some of these can be traumatic, infectious, or congenital in origin. If there is a spinal problem and you want to obtain a permanent fix, the best thing to do would be to speak with a specialist. Specialty facilities have the ability to perform advanced imaging such as MRIs and CT Scans to identify the exact spot where the spinal issue resides. In the event of a bony spinal issue (versus a disk issue), identifying the problem can be done with basic x-rays. Depending on what the problem is the treatment to fix it will vary considerably, from medical therapy and rest, to a surgical procedure with significant recovery time. Hope this helps.

My dog can't use its back legs due to a spinal issue. What's the fix?

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