Parapletic kitten slideshow
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Rehabilitation of Paraplegic kitten
Presentation based on articleDipika Kadaba
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Key words
Cat paraplegia depression physiotherapy
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Spinal trauma
• Serious medical condition• Especially veterinary cases, as most patients
are likely to be euthanized– WITHOUT medical or surgical intervention– Despite studies:• Paraplegic cats can sometimes regain normal
ambulatory functions
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Earlier cured
• Cage rest with restricted movement• Physiotherapy
•Well-known but only few reports of the extent of improvement
• the value of psycological support is NEGLECTED in veterinary therapeutics
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Three weeks old parapletic kittenhttp://stuffofawesome.com/lewis-our-paraplegic-kitten-at-3-weeks-old-1310925603-7243.jpg.html
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Kitten’s symptoms
• Abnormal elevation over the thoracic spinal region
• Abdominal and urinary bladder distension• Atrophy of hind limb muscles• Faecal incontinence• Urine retention along• Loss of motor control and sensation in the
lower half of the body
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Treatment
Combination ofRest and dietPhysiotherapyClinical therapy
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Four weeks of rest and proper diet+ no signs of paresis remained in any region of the body+ full range of motion of all limbs was regained
BUT- losing natural tendency to play and explore- time spent on grooming was less than normal - lack of interest in her surroundings
-> depression!Full recovery protracts↓
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Physiotherapy• Initially patient resisted, eventually enjoyed–Psychological mainstay from therapist
→patient’s actively participate in exercise
→willing to walk for a markedly longer duration when accompanied by people as opposed to when she was alone.
• Consisting flexion and extension of the hind limbs alternately
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Clinical treatment
• Infrared Light– Twice daily for five to ten minutes
• Faradic current therapy (=Neuromuscular electrical stimulation)
– Followed current along the spine and hind limbs
→ development of hind limb muscle tonenormal ambulatory capability
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Discussion• Recovery from the poor initial prognosis is not
possible without psychological encouragement • When the spinal trauma is not severe, medical
treatment may be sufficient–used in this case as there were signs of
spontaneous improvement without surgical intervention.
• Euthanasia is not the only option
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Conclusion
– Carefully planned physiologial exercise with intensive support
– Resting – Proper diet– And psysical treatments
was employed towards the recovery of the patient
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References
http://vetscan.co.in/v6n1/82-Rehabilitation-Paraplegic-Kitten-Acute-Depression.htm
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Thank You for listening me
Elina AirolaVeterinary Medicine
Tartu 2011