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took my dog Argy ( dachshund) to vet the 18th and over all in good health she had her rabies, distemper and ringworm shoots, took her in for lethargic condition, was perscribed predisone 5mg once a day and .25 of Tramadol 3 times a day. She hasn't been sick in over a year just last tues night I noticed that she was having problems with her back legs couldn't jump up on chair or furniture and soreness in back legs and around tail . She has 2-3 times had a bowel movement and urinating when I let her outside , but she still has no zip in her step and like the breed she is . Should I worried and take her to the hospital I have called the vet and she is supposed to call me back.plz advise me what if anything I can do

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Hello,
Doxies are known for their spinal problems. They are prone to a problem called Invertebratal Disc Disease. This is like a herniated Disc or slipped disc in humans. The course of action would be immediate crate rest. The vet may consider giving a mediation to help relieve the pain and any inflammation. I would also suggest heat for this problem. If you do not have a heting pad you can take a sock and fill with uncooked rice and put in it in the Microwave for 2 mins and apply it to the back area for warmth. The heat will help. I will give you some info on IVDD. Joan
http://www.upei.ca/cidd/Diseases/musculoskeletal/intervertebraldiskdisease.htm

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/intervertebral-disc-disease-thoracolumbar-area-in-dogs/page1.aspx

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Answered:	6/22/2009

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