My dog suddenly can't walk, no wounds or swelling. What's wrong?

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My 11 month old male blue heeler is unable to walk today there are no signs of wounds,swelling, or breaks what could be wrong? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Male | unneutered | 35 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Rebel! If he's not able to walk at all, this is very serious. He may have ingested something toxic, or he could have a herniated disc in his neck or back causing paralysis. I would recommend having him examined by a vet immediately, as the sooner he is diagnosed and treated, the better chance there is that he will recover. Your vet can do a complete neurologic exam to help pinpoint the problem, and may also do blood work and x-rays to help determine what's wrong.

My dog suddenly can't walk, no wounds or swelling. What's wrong?

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