Vol. 10, Issue 2, Part A (2025)

Author(s): R Narendiran, PK Ramkumar, M Saravanan, A Elamaran, DT Kaarthick, A Vijayarajan and S Vignesh

Abstract: Spinal injuries in dogs can result in severe neurological deficits due to traumatic or non-traumatic causes, leading to impaired motor, sensory and autonomic functions. This case report discusses the successful management of a four-year-old male non-descriptive dog diagnosed with spinal cord injury. The dog presented with anorexia, hind limb lameness, urinary incontinence and absence of defecation for three days. Clinical examination revealed exaggerated hind limb reflexes, absence of cutaneous trunci reflex caudal to T₁₃, spastic paralysis of the hind limbs and spastic bladder. Radiographic findings excluded orthopaedic involvement but showed fecal stasis. Initial treatment with ceftriaxone-tazobactam and methylprednisolone for three days yielded no improvement. Subsequently, micronized progesterone (5 mg/kg body weight) was administered orally for 14 days, accompanied by physiotherapy. The dog showed gradual recovery and achieved complete functional restoration after three weeks. This case highlights the therapeutic potential of progesterone and physiotherapy in managing Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) Syndrome associated with spinal injuries.