[Ellie May]

I'm very sorry.

It sounds like the vet is not following the right protocol. The best chances for your pup to walk again would be to be assessed by a surgeon (neurologist) immediately after something like this happens. Surgery done within the first day or two carries a much better prognosis. This pup needs to go to the ER of a specialty hospital or vet school right now to be checked and they will decide if surgery is indicated. The longer you wait (if this does happen to be surgical), the less likely your pup will ever walk again. Not walking but yet the vet doesn't want to see your pup for 3 days for a recheck??

Pred is good. No pain because of lack of nerve function. If this pup doesn't regain the ability to walk, it is your decision alone about whether he has any quality of life. A lot of dogs would do fine in a cart, but some won't. Most adapt just fine, but some may not. My pup also had a spinal issue, but never lost the ability to walk.

You can look for the htread "Worried about Layla". It's all about this. However, right now (this evening) it's time to get a neurologist involved if your vet hasn't already.