Does My Dog Have A Spinal Injury?

Does your dog shivers a lot during periods of unusual inactivity?

Does your dog refuses to get up and play, or even eat?

Does your dog whimpers and cries when you pet him or try to pick him up?

Does your dog take strange positions, like having a pulled-in head and arched back?

Does your dog refuses to bend down to the food or water dish to eat or drink?

Does your dog exhibits limping of any kind?

Does your dog exhibits a “drunken” rear end, which moves but looks as if it isn’t completely under control?

Does your dog drags his back legs?

Your dog doesn't show any sign of spinal injury.

Your dog show few common signs of spinal injury. Some of the mentioned signs could also point out to limb injury so it cannot be said with certainty that your dog does have a spinal injury. If you're noticing any alarming signs you should take your pet to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

Your dog shows several common signs of spinal injury. Take your dog to the veterinarian and he will assess whether your dog needs spinal cord surgery. Many factors can affect the outcome of a dog’s injury, including the severity and the time that elapsed between the injury and surgery. After surgery, the spinal cord only heals with time and rest. Recovery can take weeks to months and can vary from dog to dog.

Your dog shows all common signs of spinal injury. Since your dog is dragging the back legs and showing all signs of paralysis and severe pain, spinal cord surgery may be the only option for your dog. After surgery, the spinal cord only heals with time and rest. Recovery can take weeks to months and can vary from dog to dog.