Distal Denervating Disease

Distal Denervating Disease

Distal axonopathy, possibly of toxic origin

Tetraparesis

Dysphonia / Aphonia

Neck Weakness

Tetraparesis developing to tetraplegia in severe cases floppy dog

Sensory function preserved: Pain but no withdrawal

Biopsy / EMG unhelpful

Very good prognosis

Recovery in 3-6 weeks by axon regeneration

Good nursing to prevent pressure sores in the recumbant animal