Guest guest Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I always worry about hydrocephalus in any potential neurologic toy breed. Best to check for liver failure with bile acids as well. Mona L. Gitter DVM CCRT Saludos! I have a 6 month old male chihuahua with a 1 month history of a hypermetric gait on the hind limbs that seems to be slowly progressing. It started with the LH limb, then progressed to RH limb, and now L forelimb. Prior to developing this, the owner reports he was perfectly normal. Rest of examination is normal, neurologically and orthopedically, no pain anywhere. Clinically the dog is doing well otherwise. I have attached a video of him walking (or at least I'm trying to attach it!). Radiographs of hips, spine, stifles are normal. I'm not sure where to go from here.... and thoughts are appreciated. Alma Alicea-Garcés, DVM, CCRT Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San , PR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Upper motor neuron, maybe hydrocephalus, any exposure to toxins? I have one just like this except 3 year old and 1 year duration. Same lab and rad results. Improving with Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy and some Standard Process products targeting brain and nerves. Treated a Jack 10 years ago with cerebellar abiotrophy and secondary poisoning the same and she responded remarkably. Have her on video too. Ava Ava Frick, DVM, CACwww.AnimalFitnessCenter.com From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of almaaliceaSent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 7:26 AMTo: VetRehab Subject: hypermetric gait? Saludos!I have a 6 month old male chihuahua with a 1 month history of a hypermetric gait on the hind limbs that seems to be slowly progressing. It started with the LH limb, then progressed to RH limb, and now L forelimb. Prior to developing this, the owner reports he was perfectly normal. Rest of examination is normal, neurologically and orthopedically, no pain anywhere. Clinically the dog is doing well otherwise. I have attached a video of him walking (or at least I'm trying to attach it!). Radiographs of hips, spine, stifles are normal. I'm not sure where to go from here.... and thoughts are appreciated.Alma Alicea-Garcés, DVM, CCRTVeterinary Specialty Hospital, San , PR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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