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    sofiesmom Posts: 13, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 7, 2011, 05:37 PM
    Dog not walking
    My ten month old golden retreiver recently started not walking at all on her hind legs. I took her to the vet and they did x-rays, they said she has a slight bit of hip dyplasia but not enough to cause her problems. They think it my be in her nerves. Any advice?
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    Oct 7, 2011, 05:48 PM
    There are all sorts of levels of vets and you need to seeka higher level, maybe one that can do MRIs and mpre diagnostic evaluations. I had a great old gal who got sick very quickly. My vet ran up an $ 1800 bill before telling me to go to a specialist. One hour later we were looking at pictures of her fatal cancer. Do not accept this vets opinion, seek better medical advice. This could be a slipped disc or worse.
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    Oct 7, 2011, 06:08 PM
    The vet has referred me to a specialist. I am very concerned about the price. I love my dog, but I have four children I have to feed as well. Very scared I am going to have this large bill and still lose my puppy.
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    Oct 7, 2011, 06:16 PM
    I recall your posts recently as to your dogs' problem, seems that it has been going on for a little while now.
    If in this time you have seen a decline, I'm inclined to agree with Ballenger.A specialist or even a second opinion will be in her best interest.
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    Oct 7, 2011, 06:21 PM
    We must have been typing at the same time.
    Try not to lose heart before you speak with the specialist and he/she has a chance to figure out the problem, although I understand your concern.
    I was a single mom for a very long while. (grown now) but I remember how being responsible for little ones feels.
    Get through the initial appointment and let us know how it goes.
    I wish you and your pup the best of luck.
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    Oct 8, 2011, 06:21 PM
    Hi,
    You say she isn't walking at all with her hind legs... she must be dragging them along? Or what?

    If she is simply dragging them along, I agree... it possibly involves her nerves, more specifically her spinal cord. Loss of function in just the back legs involves nerves about the level of the last 2 or 3 vertebrae. I doubt she has a disk problem, but it may be an infection or even a tumor in that area.

    I hope the specialist is a neurologist. X-rays are usually pretty useless in demonstrating soft tissue problems like nerves.
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