Treatment methods for dog paralysis:

1. Initial treatment: Early symptoms of intervertebral disc herniation include leg weakness, leg trembling, difficulty walking, unwillingness to walk, etc. This Your veterinarian may treat it with medication. Including painkillers, muscle relaxants, steroids, etc., and cages and restricted activities to reduce the pressure on the intervertebral disc. If the condition does not improve significantly, further treatment is required.

2. Treatment of dog paralysis: If the medicine does not help significantly, or the condition is severe enough to cause paralysis, surgery is required. If the dog is treated for paralysis in the early stages, there is a high chance that the dog can regain its ability to move. The most important thing for owners to do when discovering paralysis in a dog is to take it to a veterinarian immediately.

3. Acupuncture and hydrotherapy: In addition to drugs and surgery, there are also hydrotherapy and acupuncture treatments. But not every dog ​​is suitable, so you need to consult a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.

4. Follow-up treatment and rehabilitation: Do not be careless about restoring mobility after treatment, as the injury may still worsen or recur. It is best to limit running and jumping, avoid strenuous exercise, and maintain an appropriate weight to reduce the burden on the intervertebral discs. In particular, breeds of dogs such as dachshunds, Pekingese dogs, and poodles need special attention.

Causes of dog paralysis:

1. It may be that the motor nerve function below the spine has been damaged, causing the motor functions of the muscles and bones innervated by the nerve to be damaged. If there is any obstruction, the dog will be unable to move normally, so it will be paralyzed.

2. It may be caused by serious damage to the bones or muscles of the dog’s lower limbs, which may also cause paralysis in the dog.