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Swimmer syndrome in a Devon rex kitten and an English bulldog puppy
Author(s) -
Verhoeven G.,
De Rooster H.,
Risselada M.,
Wiemer P.,
Scheire L.,
Van Bree H.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2006.00069.x
Subject(s) - puppy , kitten , medicine , pediatrics , physical therapy , cats , ecology , biology
A three‐week‐old Devon rex kitten and a four‐week‐old English bulldog puppy were presented with “swimmer syndrome”. The owners consulted several veterinarians who suggested euthanasia as the only possible solution for this condition. Physiotherapy in the puppy, and physiotherapy and bandaging in the kitten led to the resolution of the clinical signs and resulted in normal ambulation after several weeks. The authors concluded that intensive physiotherapy and dedication of the owner can lead to success.