My dog fell and can't walk on his hind legs. What should I do now?

Unfortunately there are no OTC medications you can give Covie, many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. He sounds extremely painful if he can't walk on his leg, and he cannot wait until Thursday to see a vet. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Oh dear! This is a very serious problem - I'm afraid she really has to see a vet right away. She may have a herniated disc in her back causing the paralysis, or some other neurologic problem affecting her spinal cord. She may be in pain, or she may have no feeling at all in her rear legs - it's impossible to say without an exam. She needs immediate treatment to have a reasonable chance of regaining function in her rear legs, I'm afraid there's nothing you can do at home that will help her. If costs are a concern, you can see if there is a low-cost SPCA clinic in your area that could help. You could also apply online for Care Credit, which is a payment plan accepted by most vet clinics: www.carecredit.com

No, this isn't normal at all. It could be that Sonam leg was broken and that's why he won't move. It could also be that he is in severe pain. He need veterinary attention now for this. Please do not give him any human pain medications, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. The vet can prescribe him pain medications if needed, and any other treatment for his symptoms. Please bring him into a vet ASAP.

The fact that JR won't put any pressure on his leg tells me he is in a lot of pain. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him, as many are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. I'd take him into a vet today to get this diagnosed and treated.

Poor Shadow! Unfortunately there are no safe OTC medications you can give her. Many human ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. She sounds very painful, and it would be best if she saw a vet tonight. You can take her into an ER vet clinic; if you don't have one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. If you absolutely cannot get her into a vet tonight, keep her as quiet as possible and take her into the vet first thing in the morning. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Poor Snuffy. He is in a lot of pain if he can't put his foot down. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him, as many ones are toxic to dogs and can be fatal if given. You need to take him into a vet now to get this treated. Best of luck.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Suzie. I am sorry to hear about her fall. If she is still acting normal otherwise, I would keep her very quiet to allow her body to rest. Carry her if possible (which may not be an option given the size included in her profile) or you can roll up a towel to use as a sling under her belly to help support her when she needs to walk. By limiting her movements, you can limit any further swelling that may accompany her injury. Do not give her any over-the-counter pain medication as these can be toxic to dogs. If she is not significantly better by tomorrow morning, she will need to see her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!