My dog slipped, can't walk, and is dragging a hind leg. What to do?

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My dog was shaking for two days less than a week ago, then we contacted a vet and he prescribed an anti inflammatory medicine which we gave him for two days and he started to feel better, but yesterday he slipped on the ground because there was water on it and he wasn't able to walk properly, now he's dragging one of his hind foot and he doesn't seem to have much sensing going on, he's 6 and a half years old Bichon/Maltese dog, please help!!! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 3 months old

Tomasz Wnuk · Accepted Answer

You will need to take Belly back to your vets today. Dragging a leg is a very concerning signs, it could be due to leg fracture, pelvic fracture or hip dislocation. It also could be a sign of spinal cord compression (from diseased intervertebral disc) or a small clot that is causing spinal cord problems. Please, do not give any anti-inflammatory medications before you see your vets as they may want to give him a stronger anti-inflammatory drug today.

My dog slipped, can't walk, and is dragging a hind leg. What to do?

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