Help Scooter Cure His IVDD And Use His Legs Again

Hi, my name is Jen and over the last couple of days, my dog Scooter has practically lost the usage of his back legs. He visited his vet and based on initial diagnostics and x-rays, it seems he is dealing with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), is a spinal disorder that follows from the herniating of an intervertebral disc inside an afflicted dog. To confirm diagnosis, Scooter will need to see a neurologist and get an MRI. The MRI images will then tell us if he will need surgery to fix the problem and what that entails.

This is all very costly for us, but I feel I need to do everything possible to help him avoid paralysis or worse. According to veterinary websites, IVDD is considered a very treatable disease, and so it is best to make sure you're prepared for the financial burden it can present to keep your canine companion living a long and happy life.

Scooter weighs 76 lbs, and we live up a flight of stairs that he needs to go up and down to get outside and do his business. To avoid injuring him further and help him go up and down these stairs safely, I need to carry him. So far, I have been very lucky to have the help of neighbors, who have been holding his back legs up while I carry him down by his harness handle. It's a lot, but I am willing to do everything possible to help his treatment go as well as it can. If you could help me put together the money for this treatment, I would be more than grateful. This could not only save him from paralysis, but save his life.

Thank you for any help and support you can offer