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My 8 year old beagle jackrussell can not move his front or back legs but hia mental abuilty is ok. Why is this?

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Age: 8; Male; Breed: beagle jackrussell

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vet meds and time

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January 14 2006 at 10:06 AM (1 minute and 14 seconds later)
         
How long has he been this way? Have you seen the vet with him?
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January 14 2006 at 10:10 AM (3 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
48 hours yes
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January 14 2006 at 10:10 AM (22 seconds later)
         
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What was the diagnosis?
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January 14 2006 at 10:13 AM (2 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
he has been this way for 48 hours and we have been to avet the vet said probably nuergical from a blood clot on the brain stem or tumors mabey
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January 14 2006 at 10:15 AM (1 minute and 51 seconds later)
         
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Did they put him on any medication? What is your plan for him? Do they expect him to recover?

If not, you might be forced to make a hard decision. If he cannot walk at all, he can have little quality of life. It also subjects him to urine scald because he will be unable to relieve himself.

Let me know if you still have specific questions. I would be happy to discuss this more.

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January 14 2006 at 10:17 AM (2 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: Tey said mabey blood clot on brain stem or tumors. they were not sure
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January 14 2006 at 10:19 AM (1 minute and 43 seconds later)
         
yes they said he may recover i dont know
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January 14 2006 at 10:21 AM (2 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
Reply to Tammy Falkner's Post: i want to know what you think i allready know what you just replied
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January 14 2006 at 10:26 AM (4 minutes and 5 seconds later)
         
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