Symptoms of Dog Wobblers
The dogs that are affected by wobbler's syndrome will start acting clumsily. You may notice that the dog tends to drag his paws, the front legs will not move normally and the dog will avoid bending his neck. Doberman dogs will experience neck pain.
Treatment for Wobblers Syndrome
After diagnosing the wobbler's syndrome and ruling out neurological issues that might present similar syndromes, the vet will prescribe corticosteroids. These will ease the pain and make it easier for the dog to stabilize. The dog will also have to rest and his condition should improve. The condition is manageable with permanent corticosteroid treatment.
However, in severe cases, surgery will be recommended and the corticosteroid treatment is not enough.
The wobbler's syndrome may cause paralysis in some dogs and this cannot be stopped by surgery or treatment.