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Originally Posted by kalina82  back surgery is serious but its also extremely expensive, plus they do need to do an MRI before they can even do surgery. I see at least one back surgery a week at work and they are tough. However alot of people that bring their dogs in for spinal surgery cannot afford it because of its price.
to tahoe's mom, ask the vet if there is anything you can do at home for him. Ask if water exercise would work. fill the tub with water and suspend the pup in it (either by hand or with a harness) and see if he will use his legs to paddle in place. This is excellent exercise to strengthen the legs and get back motion. ask your vet if he nows of a physical therapist who can give you advise about exercises to try at home to help strengthen him up. Sometimes dogs do get better without the surgery but it takes alot of work on your part to help him. |
This is good info and good theraphy, But I wouldnt have her do any of this yet with out asking her vet first. it could cause more damage if its a different injury and he shouldnt be moved.