Turns out Ruby Foo also has back/spine problems - they gave her a shot for pain and a series of steroids and muscle relaxers. She spent 10 days mostly resting in her kennel and being carried up and down the stairs to go outside. She seems much better and I am hoping we have avoided back surgery for awhile...because I have so many other handbags on my wish list.
Medicated Version of Ruby Foo - Awesome!