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September 9, 2008

Good day everyone,

I have an extremely unusual case I have been working with for the past couple of

months and I would love to pick everyone's brain for any suggestions or if

anyone has ever dealt with something like this.

Background: " Zeus " MI (soon to be neutered) 5mos GSD Owner purchased from

outdoor breeder at 6 wks old.

Presented on 5/26/08 (when he was 8 wks old) for difficulties walking (wobbly,

dragging), was referred to a board certified surgeon on 5/28/08. They did rads

of TL spine and was normal. The surgeon suspected possible rabies, infection,

neoplastic etiology, neospora, or toxo. They dispensed Clindamycin and recheck

in 1 wk.

At 1wk recheck: wagging tail, non-ambulatory, can't stand on own, stiffened

hind limbs, right hindlimb better ROM than left, patellar reflexes absent,

normal withdrawals, and dispensed additional Clindamycin (total of 3 wks)

Presented for rehab 6/11/08, LH ROM worst and RH getting worst, no quads or

sartorius palpable, but hamstrings present. Since then, he has been receiving

rehab and acupuncture weekly. Recently (past 3wks), he was started on a 6wk

course of Clindamycin and Deramaxx b/c patient seemed painful and lethargic,

especially during growth spurts.

Currently, I can not flex his LH (stifle or hock) and about 10 degrees of the

RH. We took HL rads last week and he has no femoral head or acetabulum

bilaterally and his femurs are extremely shortened, his hocks have matured in

incorrect position.

I have included pictures of Zeus and tried to add a video of how he walks, but

can't seem to attach it, any suggestions on what to do there? I would greatly

appreciate any tips or suggestions you can think of. I have not dealt with this

type of case before, so I really don't have anything to go by. At this point,

the owners are interested in supportive braces, but what do you all think? I

don't know if that is the next best step or not.

Please help. Thank you.

Regards,

Jackie

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Jackie Honghern Sharp

CCRP

Louisville Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services

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