Should we get a Xray rather than waiting to meet with a neurologist to determine if a MRI is needed?
Hi everyone! My 5 year old beagle Scarlett had what the vet thinks may be a IVDD flare up. She took pain meds and has been doing well. Shes no longer allowed on the stairs at all, and goes on short 5-10 minute sniff walks.
Prior to this she was running up and down the stairs and enjoyed 3-4 mile hikes with us. I knew nothing about IVDD and wish I would had known sooner. I feel guilty. But all we can do is move forward.
The vet mentioned a xray may or may not show anything and we have a consultation with a neurologist end of July. I’m starting to feel guilty about not doing the xray, but when the vet couldn’t tell me if it would 100% help or not I decided against it.
Let me know if you guys did decide to get a xray and why! TYIA!