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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
[[Category:Peripheral Nervous System - Pathology]]