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marzipanni

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2. It sounds like a nerve communication problem

Reply to redstatebluegirl (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2014, 12:41 PM

Apr 2014

perhaps from a pinched nerve in his spine where the nerves that serve that leg emanate
If there is a veterinarian nearby who knows about chiropractic or acupuncture for dogs, those treatments might help.
Or a regular vet might give cortisone or other anti-inflammatory drug.

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Doxie dragging his front paw. [View all] redstatebluegirl Apr 2014 OP

It's usually a sign of something serious. Degenerative myelopathy is an illness. sinkingfeeling Apr 2014 #1

It sounds like a nerve communication problem marzipanni Apr 2014 #2

Well they gave us some drugs redstatebluegirl Apr 2014 #4

OSU, like Oklahoma State? I've made dozens of trips to Stillwater and used to know sinkingfeeling Apr 2014 #6

Yes, are they good? redstatebluegirl Apr 2014 #7

They managed the care of one of my dogs which had 4 separate diseases for about sinkingfeeling Apr 2014 #8

Thanks I am waiting to hear my husbands schedule redstatebluegirl Apr 2014 #9

That sounds like a serious back problem. OnyxCollie Apr 2014 #3

Yes he is one of three Dauchshunds we have, he is he oldest at 11 yrs. redstatebluegirl Apr 2014 #5

Poor critter shenmue Apr 2014 #10

Thanks shenmue, we will do all we can to help him. redstatebluegirl Apr 2014 #11

Good luck to both of you. Sending good vibes your way...and to your Vet. Auntie Bush Apr 2014 #12