pekingese can't walk

[Spring803]

I have a four year old Pekingese named Chandler. I took him outside to go to the bathroom on Tuesday and he started to sneeze (as Pekingese do) once he finished he fell on his side and started yelping in pain. He has not walked since. (5 days ago) I took him to the vet where they did x rays and found no signs of damage. He seems to be in a lot of pain the vet suggested he may have a pinched nerve. I can rub the top of his body but not underneath. I cannot pick him up without him yelping. I don't know what to do. If he’s not better this week the vet wants to send him for an MRI which I cannot afford. Any suggestions are welcomed. He is on pain med.

Thank you,
Spring

[anxi]

My peke Charlie is having the same problem My vet has given him antiinflamatories and said if things are not good in three weeks he will need surgery too.  It is so stressful.  He was in so much pain he didn't eat for three days yesturday he managed to nibble a bit but he is still so sad and his hind legs keep collapsing.  Good luck to you and let me know how Chandler is doing

[Gizmo2017]

I have a 14 years old peke he just start not to walk being bother with his hind legs also I don't know what to do

[Jaybay]

Unfortunately, an MRI is exactly what is needed to determine what is damaged.  The symptoms you describe suggest a ruptured spinal disc.  Then you have the cost of surgery to consider.  Check into a university that has a veterinary program for possibly lower cost treatment.  I hope you'll find a way to finance treatment for your baby.  This is so sad.  :-(