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Our Dachshund's rear legs are paralyzed almost overnight
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[quote:CTChick:MV8xNDQxMTY2XzIzNzQ0MDAzX0E5NUIyNUVF] I have a mini doxie who jumped off the coach and her hind legs became vitually useless -- she was dragging them around like a mermaid. Dachshunds have an elogated spine and several discs in the middle are not supported by the ribcage, they are free floating. More than half of the breed suffers from spinal injuries at some point in their lives. We opted to NOT do surgery. You should know that the spinal surgery has a fail rate of over 50% and it costs about $5,000. Instead, we worked with the vet (who was very agreeable) and used pain relievers (whch kept her very quiet/inactive) and medicine to keep the muscles fromswelling. Obviously, it was impossible for her to go outside, so I kept her wrapped in a towel which I kept changing. Dachshunds are most often hurt jumping down from furniture/beds. However, she made a full recovery - it took six months (she is 4 years old) but you would never know she came close to being paralyzed. Email me at lenhard@comcast.net if I can be of any further assistance. Laura [/quote]
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Our dachshund's rear legs are paralyzed almost overnight and this morning he threw-up twice, he shakes alot after he threw up he drank alot of water before he threw up. My dad thinks he could have gotten bit by something.
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