My dog is paralyzed from a slipped disc. Should I consider euthanasia?

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My dog has suffered what seems to be a slipped disc. Quite severe she can't move her back limbs at all has lost sensation in one her back legs and is feeling cold on the side that has lost sesation. How ever she can move her front paws sometimes and her head and she is still eating. She doesn't seem to have control of her bladder but is still passing pee. She lies in a unatural position and crys even on the medication. The vet is advising us to get her out down but I'm not to sure.

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

If she is in pain despite medication, unable to mobilise and also incontinent then yes, euthanasia should definitely be considered to prevent further pain and discomfort (such as infected bed sores etc). The cold limb is also a red flag for reduced circulation such as from a clot and is extremely painful in itself. Recovery is very unlikely and delays would add further suffering and pain

My dog is paralyzed from a slipped disc. Should I consider euthanasia?

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