My dog has IVDD, can't move. Is she paralyzed? Surgery is costly.
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed
My pup bella was diagnosed with IVDD on tuesday. Surgery is too expensive so were containing her in the box. We lift her to potty. But atm she doesnt move her arms. She wants to just layer there. We werent told in the vet anything about this happening. Is she probably getting fully paralyzed
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Published on February 7th, 2019
Poor Bella! Unfortunately IVDD can progress to paralysis. I'm going to give you some resources that may help you afford surgery for her. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Best of luck.
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Published on January 17th, 2019
I'd be very concerning that in a dog Bella's age, these lumps could be cancerous. It's quite serious they are getting bigger and she can barely stand on her rear legs. That tells me she is likely quite sick, and she has to see a vet now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you, and please take her into a vet immediately. Best of luck.
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Published on March 17th, 2019
I would say it's bothering Lucy if she wasn't eating and drinking as well when the food and water were on the floor as normal. When you can, have her seen by a vet. Check out these links below to see if they can help you financially: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html?credit=web http://canada.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/pet-financing-options-1264/ http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/
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