Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part G (2024)

Author(s): Kapil G Gajera, PV Parikh, Akash V Golaviya, Dhruv K Patel, Abdulkadir A Makwana, Milan J Chaudhari and Ashish C Patel

Abstract: Posterior paresis is the most typical symptom of spinal cord diseases in dogs. The study, conducted from March 2022 to May 2023, investigated the incidence and management of posterior paresis in dogs over a six-year period (2017-22). Retrospective analysis revealed a prevalence of 0.85% among 55,478 cases, with the highest incidence in dogs less than 3 years old. Spinal disorders, primarily resulting from automobile accidents, disproportionately affected large purebred dogs, a trend reflected in prospective data as well. Thirty-six clinical cases were treated based on posterior paresis severity: mild (Group I, n=15), moderate (Group II, n=12), or severe (Group III, n=9). Treatment strategies included medicinal management, physiotherapy, or a combination. All groups showed improvement, with Group I respond well to medicinal treatment within three days. Group II, receiving both medication and physiotherapy, demonstrated varying degrees of recovery, while Group III, treated solely with physiotherapy, saw mixed outcomes, particularly in cases with delayed presentation. The study underscores the efficacy of combining medicine and physiotherapy for managing posterior paresis in dogs.

DOI: 10.22271/veterinary.2024.v9.i2g.1245