My dog lost control of his legs

[MonteRiehl]

Originally Posted by merc1100sc

I forog too give an update of his condition. I left him overnight w/ the vet. Brought him home yesterdahy afternoon. hes more lively than he was. before he would jusy lay on his side and look around by moving his eyes. Now he can sit up on his front "forearms" and move his head around fine. He can also reach back to clean his hind legs unlike before. The vet seems to beleive it isnt spinal related but more a coonhound paralysis type of considiton. anyone hear of this before. I did of few searches on the web and his symptoms seem to fit the category pretty much.

I feel for you, I've been right there.
My sister had a minature schnauzer that lived to a nice old age of 15. At year 9, he had an episode similar to what you have described. He stopped using his hind legs, they were just like rubber, but he was in good spirits. He was diagnosed with an enlarged liver (Cushings disease?) and treated.

Years later, he had another episode, and could not use any of his legs, they were all rubber. He could not even relieve himself. My sister had moved away years before, and I pretty much looked after the "little rat".
I took him to the vet, and discussed his short and long term prognosis. We decided that further increases in his drugs would not help him long term, we could go to extraordinary lengths, and prolong his life a few months. He had a full and rich life, and I didn't want to cause him any unnecessary pain and suffering for selfishly still wanting him around. We spent a little more time together, I told him what a great dog he was he was PTS in my arms.

That's one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. I still miss that little rat dog. Hope he's having a ball at the bridge.

I don't know if any of this helps, but I'm really feeling for you.

[merc1100sc]

Update to my dog's state:
I havent been on the PC in a few days, but, my dog started walking again on Monday 07/04. He was really clumsy and his back legs didnt seem too supportive.
They seem to have gotten better as of today. he is still a little clumsy, but, better. i have to take him to the vet today for a checkup. hopefully the vet can tell me what it was.

[ilovezeus]

When our Jack lost control of his legs, we took him to the vet the next morning and he was diagnosed with cancer. He went down quickly and showed no sign of pain. His vital organs had begun to shut down. We chose to put him to sleep so he would not suffer more than necessary. He was 10+ years old. He always gave us his best and we miss him much.