Sensory neuropathies in puppies (Dogsey vibes needed update @post 6)

Hi everyone,
Just joined this forum and am looking for some advice on my 5 month old border collie pup, whos been diagnosed as having a sensory neuropathy.
It all started when she was about 18 weeks old, and every now and then she would stand with 1 hind paw knuckled over, at first we just thought it was a puppy thing, as she showed no other symtoms, was and still is mentally alert, playfull, a normal puppy really.
Over the space of a week or 2 she started knuckling more often, and walking on the points of her toes, so we took her to the vets, after examining her, we were told that she had a probable neurological problem, but to wait a week and see if she improved.
After the first vets visit we then discovered that another pup, from the same litter was showing the same symptoms.
We got bllod tests done for toxoplasmosis, neosporosis,and brucellosis, which all came out negative. We then went to see a neurologist, who after a full examination said he suspected a genetic sensory neuropathy, the owners of the other pup took theirs to a different neurologist, who has also diagnosed the same.
We are due to take our pup to get an eletromiography done, and also a biopsy,on the muscle and nerve tissue.
Have read a fair bit about neuropathies on the internet, (and its not good, )
It seems that my pup is detriorating quickly, every so often she loses her hind legs, now knuckles on all 4 paws.
Has anyone out there any experience on neuropathies, is it completly hopeless
Anyone any ideas of what I can do to help her and stimulate the nerves.
Will be very gratefull to hear about your experiences, and ideas.

I am really sorry too hear this and wish you all well

Our dog 41/2 years old has overnight lost the use of his back legs and we are fearing Degenerative Myelopothy (sp) again the longer he stays off his legs the worse the prognosis and this is an all elimination test and so far everything tested for has come back clear or if an abnormality so small they are not significant to his condition..

My thoughts are with you for a good outcome.

Hi Lynn,
I'm very sorry to hear about your dog as well , what tests have been done on him? What about tick paralysis or something like that?
My poor pup now scrapes her hind paws on the ground, and always has them knuckled over.
Have just called the neurologist, about the eletromiography, and biopsy, but things don't seem good at all.
Am very sad about all of this

Ollie has had x-rays, ultrasounds, bloods MRi scan fluid taken form the spine the electromyography (sp) and bloods yesterday for thyroid and adrenal glands results for them back later today or tomorrow.

They have also ruled out tumours.

I think all tests that could be done have now been done and it is elimination and so far as there are no reasons as to why this happened we have to fear the worst.

Sorry your outlook is not good.

Wishing you all the best.

Just to top off every thing, today Maisie (my bc pup with a sensory neuropathy) has managed to rip open a pad on one of her paws, I am so p....ed off with myself cos I drove 60 km Saturday to the nearest pet shop to get some doggie boots, to protect Maisie's paws, from where she knuckles over. This afternoon when I took the dogs out, I didn't put her boots on, cos she can't grip on the snow!
I get back home, and notice Jed my other dog, is licking Maisies paw, have a look, and see she's literally ripped off a pad!
Have disinfected, and dressed it,
Can't believe I was so stupid.
Shows however that she has virtually no feeling in her paws, as I cut the hair around the pad, and poured on the disinfectant, she didn't bat an eyelid, not a squeal, a whimper, nothing.

I've posted before about my bc pup who has been diagnosed with a serious neurological disorder, that has affected all her peripheral nerves.
Maisie started having problems at around 14weeks old, at first it was barely noticeable, very occasionaly standing on the knuckle of 1 hind paw, then it became more frequent. Anyway after many vets visits, specialist visits, and tests we were told that she had a sensory neuropathy. From my understanding this is just a general term that covers many unexplainable neurological problems.
The closest I can come to explaining it is that the symptoms are similar to those of degenerative myleopathy.
Its scarey and heart breaking to see how much in 2 months how much Maisie has deteriorated, its been a month now that she hasn't been able to climb the stairs, but in the last week she's started to run with a bunny hopping gait with her hind legs crossed over, every so often she also looses balance. I've noticed today that one of her front legs is starting to give way under her as well she's just turned 6 months. We massage her paws ( which are permanently curled over) and do physio exercises with her, but every week she seems worse.
Is there really nothing else I can do for her?
How do I know when its time to send her to the bridge?

How heartbreaking for you
Im sorry I dont know anything about this kind of thing but I just wanted to say how v sorry I am. Just try and enjoy your pup as much as you can, sounds like you are trying your best for her - and thats all anyone can do

Again,no experience,but be proud that you are giving this poor pup a good life for as long as she has Have you had more than 1 opinion on her illness?

This is a heart breaking story i got a lump in my throat just reading it i have no experience of this sort of problem but admire you for what you are doing for the pup and when the day comes to send her to the bridge remember you gave her the best life possible and she was happy through out her life.

Nothing to advise except be guided by your dog, your instincts and your vet in respect of knowing when the time comes

So young and so very sad. Big hugs for you all xx