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