Dear TeleVets,
I desperately need your advice! Our rescued LabMix 4yr old Sandi has suddenly lost the use of her rear quarters and we are at a loss at what to do. She initially went down about 4 weeks ago and our Vet initially diagnosed her with inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Treatment was rest and steroids for 2 weeks. Upon removing her from the steroids she seemed somewhat better but started going down hill quickly. Again the vet put her on steroids to get her mobile but also recommended taking her to a specialty clinic for further testing. We immediately took her there and after a myolegram that was normal and $2,200 later we still know nothing more. The specialists are now suggesting further testing such as a MRI or CAT scan. These tests are even more expensive and we’re told that typically if a diagnosis is reached, it is usually 95% in-operable. Throughout all of this she has been an angel although she has this forlorn look about her as she can only lie down unless someone has a supportive sling around her lower stomach. She still has control of bladder and bowel functions. While we love our girl very much, we don’t want her to suffer or be someone’s experiment. Any suggestions?
