Last December (2011), one of my bichons had surgery to repair a herniated disc in her lower back, and the surgery was successful. She didn't have any issues after healing up, and went back to normal activities. Last night I picked her up and she seemed like she was in pain, she made a high pitched whine so I put her down and she just curled up and went to sleep, so I thought I maybe just grabbed something wrong.
This morning she is walking hunched over and appears to be in some distress - she was shaking a little bit, but she went outside and went to the bathroom normally. She is still able to walk, and I can pick her up and she doesn't seem to be in pain when I do that today. She's not overweight at all, and from what I know, she didn't injure herself (last time she fell off furniture).
I'm still paying off her previous surgery (over $5000), and I honestly can't afford another one. Last time she had the surgery, she was dragging her back legs and couldn't walk, so it seemed like last time was way worse than what's going on now.
My plan is to call the vet when they open, but does anyone else have experience with this? I feel like a terrible pet owner, even though I know this isn't my fault.
This morning she is walking hunched over and appears to be in some distress - she was shaking a little bit, but she went outside and went to the bathroom normally. She is still able to walk, and I can pick her up and she doesn't seem to be in pain when I do that today. She's not overweight at all, and from what I know, she didn't injure herself (last time she fell off furniture).
I'm still paying off her previous surgery (over $5000), and I honestly can't afford another one. Last time she had the surgery, she was dragging her back legs and couldn't walk, so it seemed like last time was way worse than what's going on now.
My plan is to call the vet when they open, but does anyone else have experience with this? I feel like a terrible pet owner, even though I know this isn't my fault.