Our pet shih tzu is paralyzed
By aubrey
@averygirl72 (38848)
Philippines
August 8, 2019 7:06am CST
Last year June 2018 we had our first pet shih tzu. He gets sick once in a while but last July he get really sick. The vet said our dog had a pneumonia. He had a hard time breathing but now his breathing is back to normal. Along with his pneumonia he got paralyzed. He can't stand and walk anymore. He just roll around. I don't know when he will walk again
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
8 Aug 19
that's so sad. has he been checked by the vet to find out what caused it?
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
8 Aug 19
His x-rays are okay he has no bone fractures. The vet just give medicine for his pneumonia but nothing for his paralysis. I don't know what's the connection with pneumonia and losing the ability to walk. The vet just say to massage his legs
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
8 Aug 19
@averygirl72 maybe it's better to get a second opinion with another vet
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
8 Aug 19
@hereandthere We went to 3 vets but they don't tell what is the cause of it. His 1 month now not walking. I will wait for more months. We heard from someone it will recover it will just take a while
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
They say it is not a stroke. First that happened to him is he lost his voice. He stop barking for a week then he looks to have breathing difficulty then next he can't stand up or walk anymore. His voice is back now and his breathing but he is still paralyze
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
@LadyDuck Yes little by little. His nerve maybe damage it will recover I hope so
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
13 Aug 19
@averygirl72 May be that little by little he will arrive to walk again.
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@rsa101 (40987)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
@averygirl72 So sorry to hear that what does the vets recommend to do with him. This is the first time I heard of tyhis case that a dog was paralyzed from walking from a pneumonia.
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
@rsa101 They say it affected his nerves. They gave him medicines now for his paralysis.
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
He first lost his voice then his breathing hard then next he can't stand up or walk anymore. I can't believe pneumonia can paralyze him
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
10 Aug 19
That's terrible. Did doc said if he had any chance of recovering? Poor little thing 
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
Yes they say he has chance of recovery. It is one month now. We will see if he will recover
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
@Daljinder I will report once he is able to walk and stand again
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
13 Aug 19
@averygirl72 Thats good. Follow his advice and keep up with treatments. Hope he gets well in time.
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
8 Aug 19
That is so sad! I hope he will be able to walk soon. You can consult some other vet to take a second opinion.
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
We consult 3 vets but only trusted 1 clinic. Hope they can cure him
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
@arunima25 Thank you so much. Yes they say the same thing. The one is not sure of what happened to our dog and they need a senior vet to check him
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
13 Aug 19
@averygirl72 Have they all said the same thing? You should go with the trusted one. Sending prayers for him.
@smileyhema (4463)
• United States
9 Aug 19
Oh, that's bad. He looks so sad. Very sorry for him. He should get on to his legs soon. My prayers for him..
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
Thank you so much for your prayers. Nothing is impossible
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@smileyhema (4463)
• United States
18 Aug 19
@averygirl72 You're welcome my friend..yeah, you're right. It's all how positively we deal with the case. Good luck. 
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
I think we will do that if he don't recover. That would really help
@akalinus (44366)
• United States
13 Aug 19
@averygirl72 It would make him feel like a dog again. He is probably depressed. I know the carts are expensive but maybe you can experiment with making one just for him.
@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Aug 19
Awww, that is so sad. I hope he gets better soon. How old is he?
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
9 Aug 19
He is just one year old and 3 months
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@ramapo17 (30441)
• Melbourne, Florida
9 Aug 19
@averygirl72 Awww, poor baby. I know how you feel. I hope the doctor finds out what is wrong.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Aug 19
I'm so sorry he's paralyzed. Does the vet give hope of a recovery?
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
Yes they say we just need to massage him. We will bring him to vet this week and find out what to do next
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
15 Aug 19
@averygirl72 I hope it works and he isn't permanently paralyzed.
@JudyEv (382337)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Aug 19
That is very, very sad. I do hope he recovers and learns to walk again.
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
It's just one month from now. I wait and see this coming months. He lost his voice too now he is barking loudly again
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@JudyEv (382337)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Aug 19
@averygirl72 So perhaps his body is slowing healing itself.
@Bullshark (3477)
• Netherlands
9 Aug 19
Poor little doggy. I hope he'll be able to walk again soon... 
I hope he'll be able to walk again soon... @averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
I really hopes so. I hope it's just temporary
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
I didn't hear a good explanation from the vet. But all his lab test is okay. They say just give him therapy
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
Thank you. I can't wait to see him well again
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
8 Aug 19
Sorry to hear that happen to your dog. Maybe he's still recovering and soon will be able to walk again.
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
There is little improvement in his walking but his voice is back and he breathes normally now
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
8 Aug 19
aw, most sad that yer sweet lil pup's ailin' . i aint familiar with the breed, so did a lil net hoppin' to see what i could find (i've read through other folks responses'n yer replies). seems these lil pups 're prone to all sorts 'f health ailments. since the x-rays showed no fractures, i'm wonderin' if 'tis inflammation causin' this? massage 's one 'f the recommended treatments, 'long with acupuncture. physical therapy might be'n order?? i'd discuss such with the vets prior to any treatments though. ya could do more harm'n good.
does he seem to be'n any pain? able to urinate okay? any possibility 'f a tick?
my heart goes out to ya, hon. those pups 're not jest pups, they're family ~
. i aint familiar with the breed, so did a lil net hoppin' to see what i could find (i've read through other folks responses'n yer replies). seems these lil pups 're prone to all sorts 'f health ailments. since the x-rays showed no fractures, i'm wonderin' if 'tis inflammation causin' this? massage 's one 'f the recommended treatments, 'long with acupuncture. physical therapy might be'n order?? i'd discuss such with the vets prior to any treatments though. ya could do more harm'n good.
does he seem to be'n any pain? able to urinate okay? any possibility 'f a tick?
my heart goes out to ya, hon. those pups 're not jest pups, they're family ~@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
Yes he needs some physical therapy. I'm thankful his still alive but I really want him to walk again
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
9 Aug 19
I heard no explanation why did it happen but I heard others have same experience too. I can't wait to see him walk again
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
I hope he will be okay real soon. I miss him so much
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@Spontaneo (14699)
• United States
8 Aug 19
I do not know what to say... So sorry for your little pup... He is so tiny... Does he have an appetite?
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
His very choosy with his food. Sometimes he has good appetite sometimes he ignores his food
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
13 Aug 19
We get used to his condition. Maybe a few months from now he will be fine
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