What happens after a dog becomes paralyzed?

After a dog becomes paralyzed, its motor function weakens or is lost, and it may suffer incontinence and muscle atrophy. To prevent muscle loss, help the dog walk a little each day and massage its muscles for at least 15 minutes when you can.

Also keep the hind legs clean to avoid skin infection and rot from contact with urine or feces. Finally, because a paralyzed dog moves very little and digestion slows, feed soft, easily digested food to prevent indigestion.