Recognizing Spinal Injuries in Dogs: Symptoms and Recovery
If a dog injures its lumbar spine, it will often exhibit symptoms such as lower back pain, an arched back, howling when touched, reluctance to move, decreased energy, and a reduced appetite. Additionally, it may experience hind limb incoordination, paralysis, or even complete paralysis. These signs should be taken seriously and evaluated by a veterinarian promptly. The signs of a lumbar spine injury in dogs include lower back pain, an arched back, howling when touched, reluctance to move, decreased energy, and reduced appetite. Furthermore, hind limb incoordination, weakness, and even paralysis are possible. These symptoms can stem from trauma, such as falls from heights, or from physiological issues like intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), which is more common in older dogs. Delayed treatment can lead to irreversible damage. Dogs with spinal injuries might also have difficulty standing, walk with a limp, lose their appetite due to pain, resist being touched by their owners, and exhibi...