Distal Denervating Disease

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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