Puppy not moving hind legs ??

[Tiggerwit]

Never hurts to get a second opinion. Hang in there, sending a hug.

[trixiesmith]

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

Hi, I'm sorry that you and your baby are going through this. There was one little girl posted under the rescue area that could not use her back legs. The breeder handed her over to rescue. I'm not sure if she was brought in to be put down and the vet called rescue or if the breeder herself turned her in, but she is doing well and although she won't be normal she is in no pain and seems happy. The foster home actually decided to adopt her. I commend you for caring enough about this pup to not just put her down. That would be the answer for some breeders as that is cost effective. I hope it works out for your little one but please take a look at the rescue area and try to find that little girl that was posted there. There were tons of posts under it. I'll try to find the link for you or maybe someone here has it.

Best of luck
Elaine

Thank you. I will give it time and see how she does. Then I will consider the rescue. If you find the place let me know. Thanks so much.

[bjh]

I had a puppy one time that sounds similar you yours. He was a singleton puppy and very over weight. At four weeks he could not walk, just pulled himself around with his front legs. I started exercising his hind legs. I would hold him up with his hind legs in the palm of my hand and let him push up against my hand. I would do this several times a day. I also put some bedding in his box that was not slippery. I used a braided rug so he could get some traction with his hind legs when he crawled around. After working with the puppy for a week or so the puppy started walking on his own. By the time he was 8 weeks old he was perfectly normal. Is your puppy over weight? I hope it is just a matter of him needing to exercise his legs so he can build up some muscles.

[TLC]

Please get a second opinion and please don't PTS

Read this thread....This little girl seems to have the same problem, but she is able to get around and make due and she was adopted by her foster Mom whom loves her regardless

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...y-no-name.html

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

aww poor girl...i would rush her to the vet to make sure everything is ok...

[trixiesmith]

Originally Posted by bjh

I had a puppy one time that sounds similar you yours. He was a singleton puppy and very over weight. At four weeks he could not walk, just pulled himself around with his front legs. I started exercising his hind legs. I would hold him up with his hind legs in the palm of my hand and let him push up against my hand. I would do this several times a day. I also put some bedding in his box that was not slippery. I used a braided rug so he could get some traction with his hind legs when he crawled around. After working with the puppy for a week or so the puppy started walking on his own. By the time he was 8 weeks old he was perfectly normal. Is your puppy over weight? I hope it is just a matter of him needing to exercise his legs so he can build up some muscles.

O this all sounds promising. She is not at all overweight. She is 4 weeks and 12 oz. I will work with her back legs to help her stregthen her muscles. Keep your fingers crossed everyone.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by bjh

I had a puppy one time that sounds similar you yours. He was a singleton puppy and very over weight. At four weeks he could not walk, just pulled himself around with his front legs. I started exercising his hind legs. I would hold him up with his hind legs in the palm of my hand and let him push up against my hand. I would do this several times a day. I also put some bedding in his box that was not slippery. I used a braided rug so he could get some traction with his hind legs when he crawled around. After working with the puppy for a week or so the puppy started walking on his own. By the time he was 8 weeks old he was perfectly normal. Is your puppy over weight? I hope it is just a matter of him needing to exercise his legs so he can build up some muscles.

That's exactally what I watched on Animal planet! Please try this.
There may be hope for him. Don't give up.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by trixiesmith

O this all sounds promising. She is not at all overweight. She is 4 weeks and 12 oz. I will work with her back legs to help her stregthen her muscles. Keep your fingers crossed everyone.

When she crawls does she try to use her back legs but just can't get them under her? With my puppy he could push up with his legs when I held his legs together in the palm of my hand. If you puppy can do than then I think there is hope. It is important that she not be on a slick surface. This might be similar to what they call a 'swimmer' puppy. I am praying that her back legs are not paralyzed but just weak.

[YorkieRose]

No, no, no, do not put her down now..wait a few months...I can not begin to tell you what I have seen correct itself...co-breeder and I had a puppy who could not stand or even take a step until 8 weeks..we had no clue what was wrong..she is 8 months she is running through the house like any other 8 month old...I had one male whose back legs turned in and bowed so much he could nto stand...but by 12 weeks only one foot barely turned in..it went to a pet home and lived a long happy life...

She may have a problem, but she may not..if you do not want her I will take her...

[jrsygal37]

Hi here is the link the the little pup who could not move her back legs. Perhaps her foster mom who has adopted her can give you advice etc.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...y-no-name.html

Again, Best Of Luck
Elaine

[Wylie's Mom]

I would really post this in the Breeders Section, if I were you - they would REALLY be able to advise you on this.

Let me know if you want me to move it there....I'd be happy to do it for you.

[JPop & Taz 2]

Wow, you have gotten some great advise! Please hang there with that little angel, give her some time. With the TLC you obviously have for her, she's bound to come around. Best of luck and please keep up informed!

[Mybabe4me]

Originally Posted by trixiesmith

Just got home from the vet. The vet thinks I should put her to sleep. I just couldn't do it today. I wasn't prepared for this. I'm so sad.

Please do not put her to sleep. Even if she can not use her back legs I bet she would make a great little one.. Therapy will work wonders for her and you can always have a wheelchair for her.. I have one in a wheelchair that was paralyzed do to Atlanoaxial Instability.. She will still have a happy life.. My Babybear does..
Please give this little one a chance.. You will find I am one that will always help with a pup that is a underdog.. There are pups out there with one front leg, no front legs ect.. Please if you need any information let me know.. I am here to help..

[trixiesmith]

Originally Posted by bjh

When she crawls does she try to use her back legs but just can't get them under her? With my puppy he could push up with his legs when I held his legs together in the palm of my hand. If you puppy can do than then I think there is hope. It is important that she not be on a slick surface. This might be similar to what they call a 'swimmer' puppy. I am praying that her back legs are not paralyzed but just weak.

She does try to use her back legs but it's like they don't work right. One on the right is turned kinda funny. And her bottom end is sorta turned to the side, if that makes sense. They are definately NOT paralyzed. She does move them.

[trixiesmith]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I would really post this in the Breeders Section, if I were you - they would REALLY be able to advise you on this.

Let me know if you want me to move it there....I'd be happy to do it for you.

If you think I posted this in the wrong place and could get more help there, please move for me. Thanks.