Anyone dealt with a dog with disk disease? My Boston Terrier is having extreme neck pain?

Disc disease that cannot be controlled with anti-inflammatory and pain medication may need surgical intervention. If there are signs of neurologic deficits (knuckling under, dragging limbs, ataxia, inability to walk) do not wait, seek emergency veterinary care.

Like @syz said, if you are seeing neurologic signs you should take ur dog in ASAP. Surgical intervention can help, as can physical therapy for back strength. If you are not currently on NSAIDS or other pain meds, I would go discuss your options with your veterinarian.

He is walking just ok. He doesn’t WANT to walk but he can walk. He prefers to mostly stand there and to lie down when tired, but prefers to stand. He will stand in one place for hours. Not normal for sure. He doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of neuro issues. HE suffers from allergies on a daily basis and already takes pred every day along with benedryl, Ketochonazale and Pentoxifliline and Doxycycline. He is a mess for allergies but they stay under control with this regimen.

Gosh yeah allergies are a nightmare to deal with. I think the best thing you can do is discuss your options with your vet. Back issues are always a pain to deal with. I am glad there are no neuro signs, but you should def see if there is anything you can do to ease his pain. I have heard good things about taking dogs to a physical therapist and swimming a few days a week. Just something a friend told me who works with dogs in physical therapy. Good luck!

hmmm ok swimming i never thought about… thanks

Our vet told us only surgery would completely solve the issue, but our dog’s neck is only slightly damaged, and it doesn’t seem to be progressive.

Our vet advised us to put the feeding and water dishes up off the floor, so he doesn’t have to lower head to use them. We have a pain relief prescription for him when he seems to be have an expecially rough time. He still plays actively, but acts hurt once or twice a week. He limps on his front leg when his neck is hurting.

Thank you. his bowls are already lifted and always have been. He does wear the plastic e-collar every day when we are at work. I wonder of 4+ years of wearing that cone have contributed to this. He does have limited side to side movement with that on.

My small breed had the exact same thing. In addition to to elevating the bowls, I switched over from the standard collar and leash to a full-body harness, since she had a tendency to pull on the leash. There is now absolutely no strain on her neck during walks. Also, I no longer allow her to jump down from furniture as this can produce “shock” on the spine. The condition hasn’t returned. However, assuming your dog’s case is mild, there are steps you need to take to get him/her “out of the woods”, so to speak. Here’s a link my vet provided me, although it was only of limited help: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2373
I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery for your best friend—it nearly caused me a nervous breakdown every time my dog yelped in pain.

Thanks for the info. Things have not really improved, unfortunately. He is on increased Prednisone, Tramadol for pain and Ro
baxin for muscle relaxer. I fear he may require surgery which is SO expensive.

My dog is having serious neck issues too! Though he was playing outside alot the other day. He hangs his neck low and doesnt want to walk so he just stands.