Tripawds Three Legged Dog & Cat Forum Archives
Tripawds is your home to learn how to care for a three legged dog or cat. Explore 17+ years of forum archives for stories and answers to questions about dog leg amputation, and cat amputation recovery. Enjoy fresh discussion and connect with members in the new Tripawds Support Circle.
Join The Tripawds Community
Register your free account to join the Tripawds Support Circle. Connecting with members and getting the support you need is now easier than ever with the Circle app!
✅ Easy Photo Upload
✅ Direct Messaging
✅ Subscribe to Topics.
✅ Live Chat and much more!
Forums Locked: Search archives for answers & join Tripawds Support Circle to keep discussion going!
Log In
Members
3+ months ago an MRI showed a mass just off C7. Without a biopsy a diagnosis could not be confirmed. Probably NST, possibly Neuritis. My dog has been on Prednisone for 3 months with no signs of progression to other limbs. Will steroids cure the Nueritis? How long could it take? If there is no further deterioration in his condition at what point would you assume this is not NST? I would like to have some idea when I can start to breath again. Thank you in advance.
Denise
4:06 pm
Vet Expert
Vets
Members
23 August 2008
Offline
How big was the mass? A nerve sheath tumor is most likely, although other tumors can be present in this area. Neuritis can be helped by steroids, but some tumors are also temporarily helped by the same drug. Unfortunately the only way to really know is a repeat MRI or CT scan, but that can be pretty pricey. I would see what the neurologist says.
Pam
1 Guest(s)
