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Swimmer syndrome in a Devon rex kitten and an English bulldog puppy.

Verhoeven G, de Rooster H, Risselada M, Wiemer P, Scheire L, van Bree H

Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburrylaan 133, 9130 Merelbeke, Belgium.

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.

Published 28 September 2006 in J Small Anim Pract, 47(10): 615-9.
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