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- Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis with disc protrusion and intervertebral space degeneration in a 10 year old MN Dalmation dog
This 10 year old MN Dalmation dog presented non ambulatory. Patient was adopted 5 days ago and was unable to walk at that time. According to shelter, patient could walk 1 week ago. Radiographs at shelter revealed spondylosis in the thoracolumbar region; have been treating with tramadol and steroids.