Pee Wee

My chihuahua was diagnosed having a pinched nerve/slipped disk. He's given Dexazone (steroid pill). It's been 5 weeks and of course I understand its a long recovery. Pee Wee had a xray from neck to tail and showed 2 light spots on his back. His blood test was normal. He hasnt jumped up and down. He favors his back by putting his back legs a little close together. His apetite fluctuates. He eats real good 4 days, then not hungry 1 day, then back to normal. He walks slow, of course,

Pee Wee is a slender chihuahua around 8 pounds and not overweighted. We figured he might of jumped awkward causing this pinched nerve/slipped disk. My question is does it takes a long time to heal?? I was advised to try to use natural vitamins for him, but another say operation??  Please advise.

[Jaybay]

Do you have access to more specialized testing and care in your area?  Maybe through a university?  You'll need a facility of the caliber seen on Emergency Vets on Animal Planet.  This injury may cause permanent pain - it's hard to tell.  I wouldn't make a decision on surgery without consulting the experts.