onset paralysis on my beloved dog

Question
Yesterday, I noticed that my beautiful dog was having trouble walking & standing. Early today I took her to my local vet, but he doesn't have a clue on what could have caused my very healthy dog to all of a sudden be bed ridden. She's very alert, eating good & tries to get up, but the back part of her body doesn't seem to be responding. He put her on antibiotics & pain killers. She's a house dog, so I don't have a clue what could've caused her to become ill. She's a chow mix, about 9 yrs old, but doesn't act her age, she's very energetic & never gets sick, til now. The vet checked to see if she was hurting anywhere, but found nothing. I did notice that she had a slight fever yesterday. Please, write me any suggestions. My dog means the world to me! Some years ago, I almost lost my life in a car accident & she's been here with me through illness, I was staying paralyzed, lost my eyesight, hearing, etc. for a while & she pulled me through. I'm healthy as can be now, thanks to God & my dog: Onyx! It's my turn now & I'm trying to do for her, but I'm clueless as to how to help her, since she can't talk & I don't know what's going on with her. Please, help! Thank you, in advance! God Bless!

Answer
Hi Rose!

Did your vet run some bloodwork for metabolic diseases? Did he do xrays of her hips and legs and spine?

If not, go right back or see another vet for a second opinion. Something is wrong with your dog and she should be addressed properly.

More information would be helpful.

Good Luck!