Dangit!

Post by **MudDucker** » August 10th, 2007, 10:14 am

Went to feed my Boykin Spaniel Wednesday night and was shocked to see her dragging her rear legs. Checked her over and could not find any reason for this. She is kept in a pen in the shade with an automatic waterer and I have only worked her in abbreviated sessions in the evenings during this heat, so don't think it is heat stroke related. Took her to the vet yesterday morning and when I called this morning, he said she didn't appear to have any sensation in her rear legs at all. He is going to give her antibotic and anti-inflammatory medications over the weekend, but if no response, will have to put her down next week. Really sucks

Castaway · Post by **Castaway** » August 10th, 2007, 10:22 am

Sorry to hear that, hopefully the madicen will work

Post by **SHOWBOAT** » August 10th, 2007, 10:37 am

Sorry to hear that MD. Wishing you and the pup the best.

Post by **bman** » August 10th, 2007, 10:47 am

Post by **Cranfield** » August 10th, 2007, 10:49 am

That sounds awful, how old is she ?

Did your Veterinary mention polyneuropathy, or more especially polyradiculoneuritis ?

Post by **CairoTrout** » August 10th, 2007, 10:54 am

Dang man, I hate to hear that.

Post by **MudDucker** » August 10th, 2007, 12:59 pm

She is only about 4 years old. Cairo Trout did her initial training.

Cranfield, he mentioned several multi syllable words, some of which sounded like those you mentioned. He is trying some treatments over the weekend, but did not sound very hopeful at all.

Post by **Sir reel** » August 10th, 2007, 1:27 pm

Sure am hoping for some really good results! That has to be a tremdous shock to happen so sudden. I guess the vet check real good for ticks

Post by **BAD BEHAVIOR** » August 10th, 2007, 1:27 pm

MD , so sorry about the pup. I know this sounds stupid but check her really good for ticks. I worked at vet for six years in Valdosta and saw a tick bite cause that condition twice. I dont recall exactly, but something about the enzymes in the ticks saliva. Best of luck.

Post by **Jumptrout51** » August 10th, 2007, 3:50 pm

I'm sure he checked and eliminated hip dysplasia.
Hoping for the best for both of you.
JT51

Post by **Charles** » August 10th, 2007, 5:43 pm

BAD BEHAVIOR wrote:MD , so sorry about the pup. I know this sounds stupid but check her really good for ticks. I worked at vet for six years in Valdosta and saw a tick bite cause that condition twice. I dont recall exactly, but something about the enzymes in the ticks saliva. Best of luck.

I've seen this too once, a long time ago. The dog had a tick in it's ear that somehow caused these symptoms. I never did understand how it worked, but that dog recovered after the tick was removed.

Post by **rocket** » August 11th, 2007, 10:37 am

sorry to hear about your pup

Post by **MudDucker** » August 13th, 2007, 9:54 am

Went and visited with my Vet this morning. No change in Angel's condition. He gave her antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications all through the weekend. He believes that she has had a very rare total failure of a spinal disk. We discussed surgery, but from what I've read and how hyper Angel is, we don't see this as a good alternative for her.

I hate it, but we are going to put her down late this afternoon. Ya'll pray for my little girl, she is torn up about this....not that her daddy ain't.

Post by **Sir reel** » August 13th, 2007, 10:00 am

I'm really, really sorry to hear this. There isn't much that is tougher to handle than what your dealing with. I'll be praying for you and your family. I'm sure there may be a person or two who would say "it's just a dog". But most of us know they are much more than that to any of us who have had that special relationship. Hang in there MD

Post by **Sir reel** » August 13th, 2007, 10:00 am

please excuse the dp