Anyone's dog had these symptoms?

Oh what a shame. A friends bitch had an operation to relieve spinal cord compression after what sounds like a similar injury, it was a long recovery but she went on to have several more years. I hope the 3rd opinion gives you more ideas and guidance as to whether surgery is an option.
 
So sorry to hear that.

Dizzy was operated on for spinal cord compression twice and had a hard time building up muscle afterwards (although his degenerative myelopathy took over at some stage). Get a few opinions to see if there are any alternatives to surgery. I would also querry why he is not in any pain with a spinal cord compression before you put him through the op.
 
Not read all the replies but cold tail wet tail broken tail or what ever you want to call it is quite common in labs. A lot of vets dont recognise it and cannot find any reason for this phenomenon
My lab recently had it she is fine now and back running about as normal often associated with swimming in cold water, wagging their tail a lot and/or a bang on a door frame etc. Appears to be very painful to start a bit like cramp in humans but she like a gentle massage over her rump
This is the second time this has happened very worrying to start with but once you know what it is it is a bit less worrying and although it looks very dramatic it is relatively harmless
 
Sorry Alec, just realised I hadn't replied about the specialist orthopaedic vets in Fakenham, and I think it is http://www.grovereferrals.co.uk/. Are these the vets helping Milo? At least you're getting to the root of the problem. I sometimes look after a gorgeous Lab who has similar neck problem and had a successful operation. Fingers crossed for you.
 
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