Boston Terrier Slipped Disks

by Amie K
(California)

we've just gotten our dog back from the animal hospital after a two day stint. we had to rush him in after hours on tuesday night after he went running in the backyard after a cat then yelped loudly and then he was dragging his hind legs after him. the vet said that he had two disks that were slipped, but not all the way. we've got him on pain meds, prednisone, and a muscle relaxant to see if this helps him any. he is already able to walk again, but one of his hind feet still trips him up and he's still pretty hunched over.

has anyone had a similar experience with their boston? is the 'bed'rest and steroids helpful? we are having a financial crisis right now and could not possibly afford the 5 thousand dollar surgery needed if he has severe/permanent neurological damage. i'm afraid his quality of life will not be very good if we have to keep him on these meds for a long period of time, especially if they aren't going to help him improve.