My senior dachshund has leg paralysis. Should I restrict his movement?

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We have an 11-year old mini-dachshund who had a ruptured disc 6 yrs ago. With cortisone shots and a week of vet care, we took him home, restricting his movement in a small fenced area in the house for 3 months until he recovered. Now he has intermittent paralysis of his back legs; his back seems to twist oddly in both directions, & he has trouble walking. But then he takes off running & seems fine. No signs of pain, no yelping. Should we restrict his movement again? Or is some movement good? Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | neutered | 11 years and 11 months old | 11 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Once they have a disc issue, Dachshunds are more prone to future issues. I would recommend confinement again, and a quick vet checkup. Often pain medications and rest will help them heal. Veterinary acupuncture is also a great alternative therapy to increase speed of healing and hind end weakness or paralysis.

My senior dachshund has leg paralysis. Should I restrict his movement?

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