Hi nicole, just got your PM so i ran over here to read what was going on. In my opinion I wouldn't play the wait and see game. I would take him to see a neurologist as soon as you can. They can give you a diagnosis instead of a possibility. With the diagnosis you will have a better game plan.
I would keep him confined all the time in a crate where he can't jump up and down in (so no ex-pen). He's only allowed to go out to potty on a leash. Carry him out let him go and carry him back in, then straight back in the crate. yes it sucks to be crated all the time but if he has spinal problems this is the best way. Think of him as a glass puppy. No running, jumping, playing, stairs. No furniture or beds, or anything he can jump on or off of (or fall off of.) i wouldn't allow him to walk around by him self because all it takes is a split second for him to jump on the couch or try to use the stairs/ramp to get up and down. you don't want any of that.
If he were mine, that is the plan i would follow until i got him to a neurologist. a MRI might also be needed but you'd have to speak to the specialist about that.
i'm so sorry this has happened to cole and your parents.
