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Old 03-09-2018, 02:05 PM   #4
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Luckily, my vet is a neurosurgeon. He didn't really talk about surgery but like I said I think they feel like he is really really old. He did say he would probably begin losing feeling in his hind legs as well as he didn't think he had good feeling in his feet either just buy touching his toes and such. He was also worried about his swallowing as well. He was very surprised that his blood work is so good. I'm supposed to call him in 2 weeks and tell him how the prednisone is working.
No, I am talking about a specialist...not a general vet. Hopefully in two weeks you will see improvement. If you don't you really need to get him to neuro.

Here is where you can find a board certified neurologist if you ever need one:
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine > Home

I did a search for your area....the closest one is in Dallas. Here are the three closest:

Jennifer Rich, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) - Veterinary Specialist
Company: MedVet Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States (972) 994-9110
13.9 mi away

Julie Ducote DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Julie Ducote DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) - Veterinary Specialist
Company: Center for Veterinary Specialty Care
Lewisville, Texas, United States
24.8 mi away

Susan Hollman DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Susan Hollman DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) - Veterinary Specialist
Company: Center for Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care
Lewisville, Texas, United States (972) 820-7099
26.2 mi away
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