| Zeus-Wobblers
Zeus, my daughters` dog was diagnosed yesterday with Wobblers. Zeus is 91/2 and has been a healthy dog. His sire died of complications of Wobblers at the age of 11. Zeus had a romp in the snow and the next day he was limping. We all thought he sprained his foot. It did not get better. Turns out it is his neck.
My understanding of Wobblers is that it is the narrowing of the spinal vertebrae and that puts pressure on the spinal cord.Treatment is needed to prevent possible paralysis. Zeus is on steroids and some other meds (he was put on these late yesterday afternoon). Further treatment will be determined today. The tough part is he is to be kept quiet and he cannot go upstairs. He sleeps upstairs in bed with my daughter and her husband--has since he was a baby-so this is going to be tough. My daughter has young children and is expecting a baby next month. Timing is not good.
Anyone have any thoughts on this disease and the prognosis with him being 91/2 years old? |