[rottie girl]

My 9 year old female rottie has deteriated greatly in the last few days.

Last March she had mixed cell mammary tumors removed which I was told were benign. She's been fine since.

3 weeks ago I notice a large growth in her lower abdomen, about the size of a large orange. Within a few days of noticing this she became rather lazy. I took her to the vet and he agreed to remove the lump which is very hard in nature in a few weeks time and he put her on 40mg of Anafen per day. After 10days she seemed even worse and the lump was growing. She was started to stumble on the stairs and acted disoriented like she was drunk.

After the 10 days (Friday morning) I took her back to the vet as she could barely walk. She just stumbled and her paws knuckle back. He changed her medication to Rubaxin & Deltazone? He believes that she has injured herself and that the lump is not related. I scheduled her in for surgery for Tuesday anyway although he says if she is not able to walk he doesn't feel we should proceed.

Saturday she seemed to be consistent, barely walking but if you stood her up she could muster a 5-6 steps before collasping.

Today she cannot move at all in the hind legs, she drags her self if she absolutely has to move. If you pick her up from the back she does still seem to be trying to move them as she trots along with her front paws. Basically she has layed the whole day on the grass, sitting up to turn directions.

She is still eating and drinking although usually refuses a treat. She also seems to be cowering when you go near her like she's done something bad.

The lump seems to have gotten larger. It is the size of a huge grapefruit and just hangs from her tummy.

I can't help but think the lump is pressing on a nerve and causing her the loss of feeling in her legs. Is this possible? My Dr. doesnt want to perform the surgery but I feel if I give up without trying I'll never know for sure.

I also know that I cannot go much longer trying to move a 100lb dog around and seeing her drag herself, legs bent backwards is the saddest thing ever.

Sorry this is so long.