How to Sling Walk a Paralyzed Dog

Learn how to properly carry a small paralyzed dog recovering from spinal surgery or suffering from acute paralysis.

[@gerrimiller3491]

Oh, how I seriously needed this tutorial. I'm helping my patient's paralyzed dog. Everyone needs a little assistance. Thank you ladies 🍃❤🍃

[@EthosVeterinaryHealth]

Hi Gerri, we're glad to hear it! Thank you for commenting and sharing 😊

[@autumnlozano8039]

Is it possible for the sling to put too much pressure on our dogs abdomen? We are using a towel and blanket and just want to make sure it’s okay for her....

[@stevecastro1325]

Thanks for the pointers! Need to make sure she is putting effort into it and not just letting me drag her along.

[@asandl]

Nice job -- just what I needed. I was lifting my dog's back legs off the ground and, as you indicated, that's not the way to do it.

[@haleystephens9807]

This video got me crying my baby whose not even a year yet is now paralyzed because we couldn't take him to his normal vet so we took him to a different but that was closer. The vet told us our dog was fine next day he was paralyzed from the waist down because but didn't look at him properly and missed his pinched nerve.

[@kaitlinhoward5415]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Just yesterday my dog went paralyzed in both his back legs due to a damaged disc in his spine. We noticed at 6:30pm and took him straight to our vet who agreed that was what caused it after doing x-rays. We called right now and there is no improvement. We are trying to come to terms with taking care of our dog who may be paralyzed for life.

[@sjbehan]

I'm in the exact same position as you. The first vet said he was fine, he put him on valium because he thought he was having a panic attack. He was up the night before panting so hard. We brought him home and he walked in to the house no problem, next morning his back legs were gone...... shocking. My poor little baby is really having a time of it now. I feel absolutely helpless. I wish you the strength and courage to not give up on your pooch. We are all in this together ❤

[@haleystephens9807]

He sadly passed 2 months ago 😭

[@sjbehan]

@@haleystephens9807 I'm so sorry for your loss😞 😢 what happened to him? Now I'm worried about my little dog....

[@miabaker669]

@@sjbehan how is your little dog? x

[@fabiennehoogewoud1180]

Idk if this will get seen, but... HOW do you prevent friction hurts on the belly?? I’ve been using a soft towel and my dog has hurts on her very thin skin.... :(

[@EthosVeterinaryHealth]

Hi Fabienne, if your dog is having trouble with sensitive skin, you may want to look into buying a dog sling that has more padding such as GingerLead Dog Slings: www.gingerlead.com/dog-slings/dog-support-rehabilitation-harnesses.htm

[@nylirama]

Sometimes, especially in obese patients, it is hard to avoid friction from the sling.

[@jeannieflores3524]

What if they are still in pain from getting hit by car? My dog bit me when I hurt him lifting to put in sling now I’m scared to do it

[@EthosVeterinaryHealth]

Hi Jeannie, thank you for your question. We would recommend you speak to your primary veterinarian who will have more insight on your pet's specific case. They will have instructions on how to move forward. Thank you!

[@amir5736]

Where is available this sling

[@EthosVeterinaryHealth]

Hi! You may ask your pet's veterinarian, sometimes they will supply you with one. Otherwise, many online pet retailers sell them such as chewy.com, gingerlead.com, and more.

[@Rejeeshvlog]

How many people are unaware that this poor dog has a condition called paralysis?

[@ThePubliusValerius]

How's he supposed to pee

[@EthosVeterinaryHealth]

Hi there! Most pets in this condition will need their bladder expressed manually, which we actually have a video for here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJyalJuAl6iGY8k

[@thegreatoutdoorsbakersfield]

Makes me sad. That's how my dog looks like.

[@bluedogproy2016]

An opp bit my dog in the neck and now he can’t move his front legs

[@BettyTheLion]

That dog was not walking his hind legs despite the sling. He was dragging them.

[@jessicageorge9136]

That's why the title says how to walk your paralyzed dog

[@FknNefFy]

Youre going to end up with a dog with bloody toes. If you're going to drag their feet around you better. Put some shoes on the dog and don't put out bad advice