Spinal fractures are usually caused by a trauma such as a car accident, fall or running into a door. The symptoms vary depending on the severity of the fracture and the presence of a dislocated vertebrae. Swelling related to the injury may also place pressure on the spine, worsening symptoms. In mild cases, the dog's back may be sore or painful and he may experience muscle weakness. In severe cases, dogs may lose control of their bladders and bowels and be paralyzed.
Follow On: Erythromycin eye ointment is a prescription antibiotic which can be used in dogs for eye and eyelid infections. Dogs can easily develop eye infections due to a series of factors: bacteria, foreign matter, irritants, the Lyme disease, herpes virus or other factors.
Treating Eye Infections in Dogs. 1  As soon as you notice an infection, the first thing you need to do is to wash your dog's infected eye with saline water. 2  Mix half a teaspoon salt in a glass of lukewarm mineral water, stir it well and very gently splash this water onto the dog's eyes.