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Originally Posted by lillymae  I agree, treat this pup like a China Doll till you get to a specialist. You can take your dog to the specialist without a referral. Call them yourself ASAP. This pup could have AAI or Chiari & without Prompt & proper treatment you could loose him. |
If for some reason you do need a referral, go to a different vet and get it, or if there is a vet school you could go to...
This should be considered an emergency and handling should be limited to only what is necessary to obtain a diagnosis. If AAI/AAS, special X-rays need to be done to rule these out.
Steroids may decrease his symptoms, but will not fix the problem.