Amanda B. asked
My dog twisted her hip and was caught under a deck. She initially had no ability to stand or move her hind legs, but has since recovered somewhat and can now walk and bear weight. She even climbed two flights of stairs. Her spine is raised in the center of her back, and she was anxious, so I gave her 100mg of trazodone. There is a small contusion at the point where her hip meets the bottom of her ribs. I did a thorough exam of her lower extremities and couldn't find any indication of fractures. She has been getting stronger and is able to bear weight now, but she's still weak and has a noticeable bend in the middle of her back where it used to be straight. She weighs 16kg, and I gave her 6mg per kg of trazodone, which is within the range of 2-16 mg/kg. She also urinated, drank, and ate without any unusual signs. What should I do next?
December 2nd, 2023
Paula Y. answered
It sounds like your dog is on the path to full recovery. The bend and sloping in her back are likely...
December 2nd, 2023
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