The patient was presented for not wanting to go up the stairs or jump on the couch. RDVM who took radiographs patient was placed on Tramadol, Carprofen and strict activity rest for two weeks. Despite rest the patient’s hind legs continued to become more weak. The patient was treated with a tapering dose of Prednisone and Tramadol. Hind leg weakness continued and patient was was referred specialty clinic. The owner noted the left leg is stronger than the right. Upon physical exam the patient was BAR with a body condition score of 5/9. The gait was weakly ambulatory in the hind legs.

The patient was presented for not wanting to go up the stairs or jump on the couch. RDVM who took radiographs patient was placed on Tramadol, Carprofen and strict activity rest for two weeks. Despite rest the patient’s hind legs continued to become more weak. The patient was treated with a tapering dose of Prednisone and Tramadol. Hind leg weakness continued and patient was was referred specialty clinic. The owner noted the left leg is stronger than the right. Upon physical exam the patient was BAR with a body condition score of 5/9. The gait was weakly ambulatory in the hind legs. Musculoskeletal system appeared to be normal. Pain Score (Colorado 0-4) – 0-1 Neurologic: Mentation was BAR, cranial nerves were evaluated and found normal. Conscious proprioception was present but delayed hind legs spinal reflexes were normal panniculus was present to mid lumbar both sides. Cervical manipulation normal. Epaxial palpation was normal/tense. Withdrawal was normal. Pain status was present. CBC showed low reticulocyte count 4.0 (10.0-110.0) and blood chemistry was WNL.