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Originally Posted by gemy  Definitely see a specialist NOW. In the meantime no up or down stairs, no running or jumping. Crate rest, just out on the leash to potty.
There are a number of treatment options; once a diagnosis is firm from the neurologist.
Some considerations are: 1) Laser Therapy - Class IV or V is most effective
2) Physiotherapy - a specifically designed program to strengthen his muscles.
This may include, treadmill, underwater treadmill work - ball work - ROM etc.
3) Anti-inflammatories
4) Joint supplements.
5) Other complementary therapies - are herbal remedies, chiropractor, acupuncture.
I do urge you to get a definitive diagnosis of the problem area(s), prior to looking at any remedial work with your pup.
It is quite possible that a pup running at full speed into a person's leg, could herniate a disc; how-ever I would believe that if this happened then there is a likely underlying structural weakness. This should be identified if possible, so that the root cause can be addressed.
My boy suffers from DLSS - Degenerative Lumbo Sacral Syndrome. A condition different from a herniated disc, but a condition that could easily lead to herniation. |
A specialist is required immediately....limit activity, as stated above, to prevent among other things, damage to his spinal cord which could lead to permanent paralysis.