Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Kitten and puppy with swimmer syndrome - can they recover?
By Verhoeven, G et al.Ā·Published in The Journal of small animal practiceĀ·2006Ā·Department of Medical ImagingĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Swimmer syndrome in a Devon rex kitten and an English bulldog puppy.
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Plain-English summary
A three-week-old Devon rex kitten and a four-week-old English bulldog puppy were brought in because they both had "swimmer syndrome," a condition that prevents them from using their legs properly. After consulting multiple veterinarians who suggested euthanasia, the owners decided to try treatment instead. The puppy received physiotherapy, while the kitten had both physiotherapy and bandaging. After several weeks of dedicated care, both pets were able to walk normally again.
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Abstract
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.
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