A Change for the Worse

Unfortunately my worst fears were realized and Blitz has taken a rather dramatic slide downhill. It's odd in the fact that the symptoms made themselves known THURSDAY - four days after the show - but that always seems to be the case with him. Yesterday morning he was unable to put weight on his left front leg. Typically it's been his rear leg. As always I examined his entire leg closely for infection, nail problems, and nothing could be found. His little leg was a mass of muscle spasms. We have a medicated soak, and I did it 3X yesterday and by the evening he was able to walk on the leg. This morning I was hopeful to awake to a rested and sparkly Blitz but it was not to be - not only was the left front leg not working, now the right rear was also not working. He struggled to potty and not fall. Additionally he took longer to eat, and when he drank lots of water ran out of his mouth and onto the floor. I'm getting ready now and will call when the vet is opened and hopefully there will be time to see him this morning.
Of course had I known he'd deteriorate so quickly after a show I never would have done it. With that said, if Blitz rallies (and I'm hopeful he will) he is officially retired from any showing. This is not worth it.
His spirit is still very bright and he is cheerful which is a great sign. I think this is what will pull him through this setback.