Norton

Sunday 9/30, My 9 year old Doberman, Norton, began acting like he was in pain and displaying some neurological issues. He was wobbly and having a hard time keeping his balance. I took him to the vet where they said it is more than likely Wobbers syndrome. Then he saw a neurologist and she said some of his behaviors are inconsistent with wobblers And maybe indicators of something in his brain. They are doing blood work, a 2 site MRI, and a spinal tap. The deposit  for only diagnostic tests is $2500. That is just to see what it is. We still have to treat so I expect a much larger bill. Wobbler is compression of the spinal cord and is very common in Dobermans. Treatment can range from something as simple as steroids to acupuncture to surgery, none are guaranteed to work.  If it is in his brain we have very few options. 
Norton has been my best friend for 9 years. I will do anything I can to give him a good life for the rest of the time he has.  I joke that he is my $11,000 dog with all the medical issues he has had, but that number is about do go up significantly. He is worth every penny. He is worth begging for help, as much as it hurts my pride. He will be seen at Upstate Veterinary Specialists and I will post bills and charges as they come in. The goal is set to $2,000 but may increase if needed. Please help me save my baby.