Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

Re: Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

HMC — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:43:48 GMT

I once saw a dog that had been bitten in the park then became hypermetric and possibly had another neurological sign too (my memory fails me). Bloods (full bloods with fructosamine and bile acid stim test too and thyroid panel) were all WNL. and by the time a neurologist was contacted the dog was completely back to normal. So never got to the bottom of that one.

Re: Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

Andrew Mellor — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:39:38 GMT

I have seen a few similar presentations but without such a rapid revovery, I would say 25% of the ones I have seen have ended up with seizures later in life. possibly due to scarring in the brain ?

Re: Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

Rob Davis — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:20:01 GMT

Thank goodness this happened as the dog walked INTO the consulting room, not when it walked OUT just after you'd injected it with something, otherwise you would undoubtably have been blamed!

Re: Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

Laurence Webb — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 20:32:14 GMT

Possibly an embolic episode (FCE as you suggested, but with a PCV of 73% might have had a thrombus)? If an embolus shifted again it could spotaneously improve again. If the dog's back to normal the owners may be reluctant to investigate further but you could start with repeat bloods at an external laboratory. FDPs may give some indication if a thrombus or haemorrhage has been present. Possibly a cheaper option than jumping in with a MRI of the brain to look for bleeds or clots. I suppose you could ultrasound the heart if you're worried about thromboembolic disease.

Sorry, more random thoughts than a comprehensive investigation plan!

Re: Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

Busybee — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:53:52 GMT

No probs, thanks Kate!

I assume due to a head trauma? Could this have any longer term effects? The previous head trauma cases I've seen have taken a long time to resolve so I'm just confused (but happy!) about the quick recovery.

Re: Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

Kate Richardson — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:34:36 GMT

We were a fat load of help eh?! Sorry, saw post earlier but didn't have time to reply, but have been thinking about today! Given quick recovery, possible intracranial haemorrhage? Not much help now though!

Re: Acute hemi-paresis in a greyhound

Busybee — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:37:21 GMT

Dog 100% better this morning. Went home with very happy owner being told to watch for any recurrence of signs or fits.