Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Conditions of the lumbosacral spinal cord and cauda equina.
- Journal:
- Seminars in veterinary medicine and surgery (small animal)
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Ferguson, H R
- Affiliation:
- Akron Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center · United States
Plain-English summary
Lumbosacral conditions affect the lower back area of dogs and cats and are a common cause of problems with their back legs. To figure out if this is the issue, veterinarians first rule out more common problems and then use specific tests to confirm the diagnosis. It's important to get a proper diagnosis to ensure your pet receives the right treatment for their condition.
Abstract
Lumbosacral conditions are now recognized as compromising a significant percentage of problems for dogs and cats with rear limb abnormalities. Diagnosis is based on logically ruling out the more common maladies and then performing specific diagnostic procedures that definitively show the lesion(s).
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