Dog's crooked walk returned after meds. Is it serious or needs more?

Neurologic issues can take time. It is great that she is up and bearing weight on her own, dogs are so amazing. Hopefully she had xrays to look for a spinal/pelvic fracture, collapsed disc space, etc. as these would be important to rule out as well. You will need to give her potentially even months to know what her new normal with be. Hopefully she will at some point be deficit free or only have a mild deficit but it is too soon to tell. Keep working with her. Hopefully your vet has recommended a physical therapy/rehab plan for her. If not, you could request referral to a rehab therapist. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hello. Yes, it is time to have some additional diagnostics done. I would definitely recommend starting with x-rays of the head & neck region to rule out cervical arthritis. Blood work & a urinalysis would give a good indication if there is any infection or organ dysfunction ongoing. If necessary, a spinal tap & possibly an MRI may be necessary to diagnose her, but let's start simply & see what an x-ray & blood work show you. I do hope you can have her seen soon & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. I am sorry that your question was not addressed sooner. I honestly do not think the medications have anything to do with her symptoms. I think her diseases are progressing. It may be time to re-evaluate her condition. Please see your veterinarian who may want to make some adjustments or even add some medications to make sure Shep stays as comfortable as possible for her remaining days. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zack. When a dog is unable to walk properly, it can be due to a neurological problem, severe arthritis or even an intoxication. If you do not know of a poison he could have ingested, then this is less likely. Your veterinarian likely gave the steroid injection in hopes of treating a neurological condition. If this treatment helped, then it should be extended with oral steroid pills as well as pain medications and muscle relaxers. Arthritis typically managed with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medication, but these cannot be used in conjunction with steroids. Depending on how he has responded to the treatment will dictate how to move forward. I hope this information helps!

Stagnation means it may not be time to decrease the medication yet. I recommend to call your veterinarian before changing the medication. Let her know what is going on and she may ask to examine Balto again. Call the veterinarian today. Some pets do require longer on the medication or even additional treatments. It’s not necessarily a bad sign but it is one to pay attention to. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Ray could have a problem with his hips and/or back. Given that he is returning to the same symptoms, I think further testing is needed. I'd make an appointment to take him back into the vet, and I would discuss x-rays as a next step. Best of luck.

This may need more time to heal, however I would take her back to the vet for a recheck as there may be possibly more severe damage. Now that most of the swelling is gone, it may be easier to find out what the exact cause for the lameness is. If the paw was not xrayed before, now may be the time to do so. Soft tissue damage should be healed after 4-5 weeks.