It must be a bad news time for the list. My latest rescue, Cosmos, had some instability/wobble in his back legs when I rescued him. We had other issues to deal with him first..kennel cough and skin issues..But had the X-rays done and his spine is compressed in the lower back. Probably stepped on or kicked when younger and it is what it is now. There is a pretty good chance he will rupture a disc at some point resulting in paralysis. We have to keep him on the lean side and curtail jumping and hope God has other plans for him. He is only 1 or 2 years old, and the sweetest, most mellow guy ever. Back surgery is not an option so we will think positive and love him.
Pam Morris ________________________________ From: Susanne Defoe <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2013 10:14 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Back Problems Say, our 6 year old, 8 pound Chi has been diagnosed with a herniated disk in his mid spine. He had a steroid shot and is on NSAIDS for 10 days. The vet also recommended we keep him quiet; no walks, stairs and jumping on furniture. Has anyone had experience with this? He is normally VERY active and healthy. If we make sure he is not doing any stairs or jumping on/off furniture are short walks ok? I know they advise human back patients that walking is good but that might be different with horizontal spines? He does not have any weakness or paralysis, just had 2 episodes of acute pain. Thanks, Sue
