From:
Debbie Utter
Date: 2001-12-28 14:07:00 UTC
Subject: Update on apparent back injury
The vet did a complete physical exam on Klondike...reflexes
were normal, and the only significant abnormality was found
except posterior paresis on both hind legs, and that Klondike
tended to walk on his hocks. Xrays of the lumbar spine didn't
show any apparent neurological damage. We can only assume
that he somehow injured himself falling in the cage or
something. He gave him an injection of Depomedrol (40mg), and
methypred acetate, and prescribed a week's supply of Clavamox
drops. While he had Klondike, he also gave him his distemper
shot. He said the Depomedrol is a long-acting steroid, and it
would take 24-48 hours before Klondike showed improvement in
being able to move around. I'm to call Monday if he's not any
better, and I also need to keep him quiet for a couple of
weeks, even after he feels fine, to give the injury time to
heal.