My dog has a ruptured disc and can't walk. Will she walk again?

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My dog has two ruptured discs and has not been able to walk for about a month now. She is a cocker spaniel who is 10 years old. She pees and poops with no problem and she eats and drinks water. She tries to pull herself up and even moves her hind legs some like she is straining to get up. Do you think she can recover? Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 11 years and 1 month old | 30 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

If she has not improved for one month with medical management of intervertebral disc disease she may not completely regain normal function in her rear legs. Sometimes physical therapy or acupuncture can help - your veterinarian can refer you to someone in your area. If she is urinating and defecating normally and has some function in her rear legs she may also be a candidate for a wheelchair. You may also want to ask about surgery at this point - surgery may not be as successful for a chronic problem, but it may be helpful to discuss the pros and cons with a surgeon. I would recommend talking to your veterinarian to see what they would recommend at this point.

My dog has a ruptured disc and can't walk. Will she walk again?

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