Say, our 6 year old, 8 pound Chi has been diagnosed with a herniated disk in his mid spine. He had a steroid shot and is on NSAIDS for 10 days. The vet also recommended we keep him quiet; no walks, stairs and jumping on furniture. Has anyone had experience with this? He is normally VERY active and healthy. If we make sure he is not doing any stairs or jumping on/off furniture are short walks ok? I know they advise human back patients that walking is good but that might be different with horizontal spines? He does not have any weakness or paralysis, just had 2 episodes of acute pain.
Thanks, Sue
