A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE TREATMENT OF PARAPLEGIC DOGS

Authors

Marissak Kalpravidh

Abstract

The case records of 11 dogs recovering from paraplegia, caused by vertebral fracture, vertebral luxation, spondylosis deformans or intervertebral disk protrusion, were studied. The dogs were examined and treated at the animal hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University from June 2000 to October 2004. Upon presentation, all dogs were paraplegic and had weak superficial or deep pain sensations. Only 9 dogs had voluntary motor function in their hindlimbs or tails. Two dogs received both surgical and medical treatment, while the others received only medical treatment, consisting of the administrations of corticosteroids, aescin, vitamin B1 and antibiotics for 1-2, 2-4, 4-15, and at weeks, respectively. Eight dogs were able to walk within 8 weeks of the rest. Two dogs could walk at 10 week and one dog at 24 weeks.

DOI

10.56808/2985-1130.2003

First Page

42

Last Page

50

Recommended Citation

Kalpravidh, Marissak (2005) "A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF THE TREATMENT OF PARAPLEGIC DOGS," The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine: Vol. 35: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2985-1130.2003
Available at: https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/tjvm/vol35/iss2/4