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Dog spinal cord nerve damage. Dr. Dan explains.

*This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. If your pet is sick, take them to see your local veterinarian for the care they need* (Disclaimer) Hi Everyone! I hope your dogs are healthy and well. Today I am covering spinal cord damage in the dog. Spinal cord nerve damage in the dog is common. It can happen from a number of different ways, but the symptoms or clinical signs look very similar. In this video I am going to review four ways to diagnose and asses nerve damage or spinal cord damage in the dog. It is very important to diagnosis a spinal cord lesion or damage are quickly as possible. Spinal cord damage is very time sensitive. Going to your veterinarian to get the nerve damage confirmed and diagnosed is very important. 1) The first and most superficial spinal cord nerve damage in the dog is proprioception damage or loss. Proprioception is the dogs ability to feel their legs in space. When there is nerve damage that is superficial, the dog will lose this ability. This will make the dog have a funny walk called ataxia. The dog will also fail a placing test. The dog will not right their paws when placed upside down or on their dorsal aspect. 2) The second layer of nerve damage is motor. This is like it sounds. If a dog loses their motor function, they can not walk. They may drag their legs. 3) The third layer of nerve damage of the spinal cord is superficial pain. This is the ability of the dog to feel gentle pain. This includes pinching the toes with your fingers. We are looking for a response. I want the dog to look back to me, because they feel the pressure of me pinching their feet. A reflex does not count for this test. 4) Finally the deep pain test is the final test. A veterinarian will test for deep pain. If deep pain is lost, this is very serious. When seeing your veterinarian for nerve damage in the dog, a vet will follow these same four steps to asses how bad the nerve damage is. Based on the neurological exam, a veterinarian will recommended surgery or medicine. Each case is different and nerve damage is very time sensitive, so always go see your vet. *As always guys, this content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your local veterinarian for all your pet health needs.