back legs gone in small dog

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Hi does anyone have an idea what would cause sudden lameness in a very small 9 year old dog ,could it be arthiritis ?

You say back legs gone in the title, but in post you say lameness. If small dog is unable to use hind legs I would suggest a vet ASAP as this could be a disc problem and needs urgent treatment. If it is just lameness I would still say vet fairly soon as there is a wide variety of causes.

Arthritis isn't usually sudden, I don't think. If it's just lameness then maybe an injury, though if it's a case of both hind legs suddenly 'gone' it sounds more like something neurological - either spine-related or a stroke :(

I would get it checked out by a vet.

Been to vet we have some painkillers but she seems to be getting worse :(

What breed? Some do have wonky backs, but 9 doesnt sound very old for a small breed. I know a vet who does acupuncture and says that it works on animals.

I think she is a mix between a westie and a yorkie she only weighs 3 kilos. Vet has taken x rays and blood samples and cant find anything strange.

Poor little thing :( Is she able to walk at all? Does it look like both legs are affected?

Can she control her bowels at all?

Both legs are affected,she cant stand properly to empty her bowels she wont stop shaking we go back to the vets tomorrow .