dog paralysis, first one leg now another, please help?

Phone around as soon as you can as many vets and see who will treat her as quickly as possible, she needs a vet.

This is the Veterinarian's Oath

"I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence".

On this I see nothing about not treating an animal whether ill or injuried if someone doesn't have the money up front.

I would complain to the Veterinary Medical Association, the Royal College Veterinary Surgeons or the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights ( Humane society) certainly after you get your dog treated, by a vet who does what they promise to do on qualifying.

My thoughts are will you, unfortunately i'm too far away to help physcially- if you can do it, slow gentle strokes on her ears in the direction her ears go, this will help her keep calm and as relaxed (as she can) and don't forget to breath slow and steady as you are doing it.

Veterinary Financial Assistance

American Animal Hospital Association

http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/root/

Angels 4 Animals

http://www.angels4animals.org/

Care Credit

http://www.carecredit.com/

God's Creatures Ministry

http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf%E2%80%A6

Help-A-Pet

http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/root/

IMOM

http://www.imom.org/

The Pet Fund

http://www.thepetfund.com/

United Animal Nations

http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=28

Handicapped Pets

http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/%E2%80%A6

Sorry, but we are not vets and are NOT qualified to answer such questions. You need to find the money, NOW, to see a vet, otherwise the poor dog needs to be surrendered to someone who will take proper care of it. Why not just put it on your credit card or borrow some money from a family member or good friend?

How is it that people always have money for their internet service, but not their dogs?

If this was you, would you not see a doctor, no matter what? This is a form of animal abuse.

Any kind of paralysis that is progressing certainly requires another follow up with your vet. Did they test for tick-borne diseases? Take x-rays to look at disc disease or spinal injury? Good luck, I hope she recovers.

Something isn't adding up here, because all you have to do is write a check. Get off yahoo and start calling local vets. Many are open on Saturdays and they'd think nothing weird of getting a check.

Your dog is going to die and it's a terrible death. She has a paralysis tick, could be more than 2 or 3 or 4 somewhere on her body. You must search everywhere on her for it/them and remove it asap. Find a vet immediately that will take her in and let you pay the account off. Every minute counts and the dog can die overnite.

Wedge

I had a G Shepperd that was poisoned and those were the exact symptoms. At least have the Vet put her down or animal control. Its very pain full. Very sad to get a dog with no money.

You have my utmost sympathy, but no one here can help you, as your dog needs a vet. The symptoms you are describing can be caused by many different things, from trauma/injury(like a herniated disc) to disease or biological process like a tumor, that any "help" you receive here will only be speculation at best.

Your pup is in my prayers- best of luck with her.

Sounds like Paralysis tick. Removing the tick won't stop the posion from travelling in the body. The dog can die within less then 24hours.

1. Starts in the hind legs

2. Gets worse quickly

3. trouble breathing!

Symptoms of Tick Paralysis

If your dog or cat lives in or visits a high risk area for paralysis ticks, it is important to look out for the symptoms of paralysis. Symptoms of poisoning may occur up to 5 days following the initial tick attachment.

The symptoms to watch for are:

Loss of coordination in the hind legs

Change in voice or bark

Retching, coughing or vomiting

Loss of appetite

Progressive paralysis to include the forelegs

Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing

Not all cases follow a simple progression and the animal can die suddenly in the very early stages of paralysis.

What To Do If Your Pet Shows Symptoms Of Tick Paralysis

Keep your pet calm, in a cool, dark place until you take it to your vet.

Do not offer food or water, as this may lead to pneumonia and breathing difficulties if your pet can't swallow properly.

Seek veterinary attention as soon as possible.

At the vet:

Your veterinarian can give your pet an anti-toxin to help in recovery. The antitoxin (or serum) is expensive since it comes from dogs bred for their immunity to ticks. Other specialised procedures such as sedation and treatment for respiratory complications may be vital for your pet's complete recovery. Your pet will probably require hospitalisation for several days

early signs of tick

paralysis in dogs and cats. Weak or wobbly hind legs, regurgitation,salivation or a change in the bark or meow are a sure sign of the lethal tick toxin taking its effect.

These changes signal that your pet requires prompt veterinary attention to prevent any life threatening paralysis of the muscles of respiration and throat, or toxic effects on the heart.

The paralysis tick Ixodes holocyclus is a grey coloured tick

that inhabits the eastern coast of Australia. It attaches to its host to suck blood, and simultaneously injects a neurotoxin that can cause progressive paralysis, from the hind legs forward to the front legs as well as respiratory muscles, causing slowed breathing and death from respiratory failure. The ticks' natural hosts are native mammals, which are immune to the effects of the tick toxin, however for cats and dogs it can be rapidly lethal.

What do you do if you find a tick on your pet?

If your pet is already showing tick symptoms, it is critical to seek veterinary attention promptly. Meanwhile, remove any access to food or drink and keep them calm and cool (about 20°C). Treatment involves your pet receiving a dose of tick anti serum which works as an antidote

to the neurotoxin. A range of other medications and supportive therapies will be required depending on the severity of the paralysis.

This will also determine the amount of time your pet will need to stay in hospital, as the vet needs to make sure that your pet can breathe, eat, walk and urinate properly before they are sent home. While in hospital your pet will be thoroughly searched for more ticks, but to make absolutely sure clipping of the coat may be necessary.

You should still take your pet to

the vet for a check over, as often there is toxin left under the skin even after the tick is removed which is absorbed very slowly and can still cause paralysis even up to 2 days after removal

I am so sorry I really don't know could she have been hit in the back with something or bitten by a snake? That's the only thing I can think of. I wouldn't move her but I would check her spine

Ohh I think ur dog really does need a vet. So for his own sake take him AS SOON as u hav the money. It seems like he really is in pain):

Please take him to a vet ASAP.

It could be a tick? I'm not sure.