Hi All,

Our 4 yr old Alaskan malamute x Siberian husky mix, Kai, is currently at the hospital due to hind legs paralysis -- we were in a privately hired dog park when, as he was about to sprint, he suddenly screamed the most awful cry, rolled on the ground and couldn't get up. We panicked when we saw that both hind legs weren't working. We immediately rushed him to a vet hospital but they couldn't tell specifically what the issue was. All of his x-rays are showing that there are no dislocations or bone breakage. However, this would mean that there might be some neurological problems such as spinal compression. We fear this would be the case. If it is, he would be needing a referral and surgery. Surgery for pets would cost tens of thousands. Although we would agree for surgery, his recovery would be longer. He's also currently on the catheter --- been trying to hold his pee (bless him for not wanting to release indoors). He has started eating compared to last 2 days he's been in the hospital wherein he ate nothing.

Update 26/05: A CT scan has just been done and they can see that there is indeed spinal compression -- vets still aren't sure precisely what it is. Therefore, we have now been referred to a neuro specialist -- the earliest slot is on 27/05 at 10am. They gave us a quote and it would cost us around £7500 on top of our £4000 initial clinic tests, medications and stay.

Update 27/05: Just saw the neuro vet specialist, who confirmed that there is a damage to the spinal cord causing the blockage to the nerves of his left leg. This was caused by slipped disc rapturing -- this hemorrhage caused significant bruising to the spine (T12 & T13). We had the option of either doing an MRI to further investigate the damage on the spine then have surgery if needed, or doing extensive physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. The specialist is confident that the CT scan had enough information and that there is no guarantee that surgery will be 100% successful. At this point, he doesn't recommend the surgery due to Kai not deteriorating.

So we've decided to admit him for further monitoring to ensure his condition is stable enough for physio and to rule out surgery.

We'll keep you updated on his journey! ♥️