Two years ago, this March, a dear friend of mine had a silkie terrier that had the same thing happen. He was 3 years old and weighted around 14 lbs . One minute he was running around playing, then he was dragging his back leg, then he couldn't walk and was taken to the emergency room. I am sorry to say that he was completely paralyzed within 48 hours had to be put down. It was an extremely traumatic experience for everyone who knew this special dog. The vet told my friend that this is not uncommon in large breed dogs between the ages of 3 - 6 years. But this little one was only 14 lbs. If the silkie had only lost the use of his back legs she would have gotten him one of those little "wheel chair" things. But it was not to be.
I am sorry that this has happened to your little one. We will say a prayer for him and hold a good thought for his recovery.
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