CT – Intervertebral disc extrusion at T12/T13 with compressive myelopathy in a 3 year old F Dachshund
This 3 year old intact F Dachshund presented with sudden onset of paraparesis. Normal to hyper reflexia hind limbs, no CP deficits.
CT – Triaditis with multi-organ involvement suggesting round cell neoplasia in a 3 year old MN DSH cat with paraparesis
This 3 year old MN DSH cat presented with acute ambulatory paraparesis in the hind limbs.
CT – Disc extrusion and severe compressive myelopathy T12-13 in a 4 year old MN Lhasa Apso
This 4 year old MN Lhasa Apso presented for pelvic limb ataxia progressing to paresis. CP absent, reflexes +3, panniculus present until T-L junction. Suspect IVDD
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…