What medication treats dog hind leg problems caused by parasites?

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My dog was given a probable diagnosis of degenerative melothopy. But when I researched it a few other diseases came up. I have a very difficult time connecting to my vet. She's in few days & is over booked. I requested a medication through a mess. W/ a tech. For Neospora Caninum Parasite. She prescribed something for toxoplasmosis. Got the mess. Wrong. I am upset & want to know what is the proper medication for this Parisite that effect the hind legs??? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 years and 2 months old | 52 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concerns. In regards to treatment for Neospora caninum, it is treated similarly to Toxoplasmosis. Either Clindamycin or sulfa drugs are used for prolonged periods of time to treat either one of these infections. You can test for Neospora caninum by sending out a blood sample to the laboratory for confirmatory purposes. I would suggest having her tested for this disease to rule out this condition definitively to see if the medication is even warranted. If this is degenerative myelopathy, unfortunately there is not much successful treatment for this condition. The ultimate outcome of degenerative myelopathy is death. There is no cure. The good news is that intensive physical rehabilitation and properly fitted and selected assist equipment can extend a dog's survival time by almost 3 years versus 6-12 months for dogs that do not receive physical therapy. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns I can help you with.

What medication treats dog hind leg problems caused by parasites?

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