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This breed is extremely prone to disc problems in the spine and that is a good chance what the problem is.

You can read about disc disease here

http://uwveterinarycare.wisc.edu/sa_services/surg/neurology/ivdd.htm

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=2373

and about a fibrocartilaginous embolism to the spine here

http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_fibrocartilaginous_embolism.html

Lots of info on paralysis and spine issues on this site put together by dachshund owners as that breed has this issue a lot

http://www.dodgerslist.com/

If it turns out that she cannot recover leg use there is the option of wheels for her to get around

http://www.doggon.com/home.html

http://www.eddieswheels.com/

http://www.dogkarts.com/

and info on building your own plus more

http://www.wheelsfordogs.com/

You may want to see if a vet at an emergency clinic can find the problem and start treatment. Or you may want to see your vet first thing when they open. You may need a referral to a veterinary neurologist for help and your vet can refer you if they think that is needed.

This site may help you locate an emergency vet if you need one

http://www.vetlocator.com/hotline.php

Hope this helps you!

Expert:	NancyH
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Answered:	11/2/2009

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