From:
dr_bruce_williams
Date: 2002-02-19 21:27:00 UTC
Subject: Re: hind end paralysis
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Angie George <ferretladie@y...> wrote:
>
> I was wondering if anyone knows what would cause hind end paralysis
or extreme hind end weakness after surgery???? What if there was an
i.v. injected into the bone marrow??? intra osseous????
>
Usually an intraosseous catheter will only affect one leg - but you
may want to check with your vet to see if one was put in.
Hindlimb weakness is a very non-specific sign, and may represent post-
surgical pain, fatigue, pre-existent muscle wasting, etc.
You don't mention how long it has been, or how she is eating. Make
sure that she is getting plenty of food and water - dehydration and
weakness may manifest itself as hindlimb weakness.
With kindest regards,
bruce williams, DVM