I have an 18 y/o male Abby who suddenly got very stiff and weak in the rear legs and tail. He sleeps all day by the heat register and is not interested in playing. here's the situation, all his blookwork checked out fine, slightly anemic, but good for his age. Thyroid, liver, kidneys, all OK. X-rays show nothing. He is not complaining, but refuses to walk. I carry him to the litter box and he doe shis thing (so THAT"S OK) and then will take a step or tow after slowly getting out of the litterbox and either sit or mostly lay down right there. Vet can't seem to figure out what is wrong, I'm thinking a steroid shot might help that it's a muscle injury. He's alert, eating and drinking fine, just can't walk. He uses his front legs OK. Anyone heard of this that can help? It's been about 9 days and it happend overnight, it was not a slow onset.

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