RAD – chronic degenerative lumbosacral stenosis in a 5 year old MN Golden Retriever dog
This 5 year old MN Goldern Retriever dog presented with acute onset hindlimb paresis and ataxia of 2 weeks duration. Treated with Methocarbamol 500mg TID, Tramadol 100mg BID and anti-inflammatory dose of Prednisone. No improvement noted Physical Exam: Hindlimb paresis and ataxia; can stand for about 30 seconds, CPs WNL, significant hindlimb muscle atrophy, significant…
CT- degenerative lumbosacral stenosis with chronic disc protrusions in a 9 year old FS Australian Shepherd dog
This 9 year old FS Australian Shepherd dog presented with a several month history of progressive weakness in the pelvic limbs. Progressive worsening. 2 of the vertebrae look fused. Was on Rimadyl 75mg SID and no improvement. Currently taking prednisone 10mg, Baytril 102 mg SID, Tramadol 50mg Q 8-12, but only gives intermittently. Prednisone does…
CT – Left-sided intraaxial cerebral neoplasia, glial cell neoplasm likely, in a 8 year old FS Greyhound dog
The patient is a 8 year old FS Greyhound dog presented with tetra paresis. Started out with right front leg held stiffly on 2 days ago. Yesterday she held her head down and it seemed to bob a bit. Not nearly as active. Taken to rDVM—BW was done and per O, diagnosed with neck injury…
CT – Acute severe lateralized disc extrusion with severe compressive myelopathy at L3/4 in a 6 year old MN Corgi dog
The patient is a 6 year old MN Corgi dog with acute overnight paralysis. Physical exam – non-ambulatory paralysis; loss of deep pain in right hind; lower motor neuron signs; back pain