My 12 year old dachshund recently reached a breaking point with IVDD (they're born with it- this is just when we found out about it), and was paralyzed from the waist down after jumping from a couch. He is too old for surgery, but is doing physical therapy and, a week later, able to stand but not walk well.
He's always been super hyperactive, which means he always likes to follow noises or just go where he wants. He obviously can't do that anymore, so we have to either crate him or hold him sitting next to us so he can't jump or run.
Today he was sitting between my legs resting while we watched TV. He gave no warning or indication, and just jumped and started running. I reached for him with all the dog mom-reflexes I had but he was too fast. He didn't cry out or appear to be more injured, but I knew it was not good for his rehabilitation.
I feel so guilty for "letting him" do this and for it happening at all. My parents say he's been trying to do the same for weeks but they've been able to catch him, but he was too fast. I cried a lot and just feel generally awful and guilty and like this is going to cause my dog to be permanently paralyzed. I'm so upset and I guess I'm just wondering how much effect this has on his recovery. Obviously it's not good for him, but if it's one time and now strict crate rest so it doesn't happen again, should I be extremely worried?
I'm already sick to my stomach at the situation, but this incident made me so much more scared and upset. I know no one knows the answers, but I'd like to hear your thoughts, whether they make me feel better or not. Thank you for your advice and insight to this.
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