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Rabbit Secondary Paralysis
Secondary paralysis in rabbits means the hind legs cannot move, or only move partially. Causes are varied — parasitic infection, intervertebral disc herniation, nutrient deficiency, trauma, osteomyelitis, spinal injury, poisoning or even congenital defects. Recognizing the cause early is critical, since neglect can lead to irreversible paralysis.
What happens if a dog’s nerves are damaged by a bite?
A bitten nerve can cause lameness, seizures, paralysis; eye-nerve damage may cause blindness. Nerve damage is hard to heal on its own, so seek veterinary care. Vets use mecobalamin, vitamins B and E, calcium to aid recovery; acupuncture, massage, heat, electrotherapy can help. Treat external wounds with cleaning and anti-inflammatory/pain meds.
Can a cat recover from paralysis after an injection?
Paralysis after an injection is usually nerve damage, and recovery depends on severity. Severe cases have a low cure rate because neurons cannot divide and regenerate, so nerve damage is generally irreversible.
Sciatic Nerve Injury in Dogs and Cats
Sciatic nerve injury usually follows a severe traumatic fracture and often involves the tibial and fibular branches, leaving multiple joints unable to flex or extend. Timely care helps avoid muscle wasting or lifelong lameness.
Peripheral Nerve Injury in Dogs and Cats
Peripheral nerve injury in dogs and cats results from blunt trauma, falls, tumors, or irritating injections near a nerve, producing partial loss of sensation, weak reflexes, and eventually muscle atrophy. Prompt treatment of the cause and supportive nerve care improve the outlook.
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Laryngeal paralysis is failure of the larynx to open properly during breathing, causing inspiratory noise, a changed voice, exercise intolerance, and coughing. It may be inherited or acquired, and severe cases are managed surgically.
Pharyngeal Paralysis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Pharyngeal paralysis is loss of swallowing function in dogs and cats, causing food, water, and saliva to spill from the mouth and risking fatal aspiration pneumonia. It is usually a sign of a serious underlying neurologic disease and needs urgent veterinary care.
Tick Paralysis in Dogs and Cats: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Tick paralysis is a rapidly ascending, flaccid paralysis caused by a toxin released by certain attached ticks, starting with unsteady gait and progressing to inability to stand. Removing the tick usually brings swift recovery, but respiratory paralysis can be fatal without prompt care.
My dog’s face is paralyzed on one side and the eye won’t blink — is it facial paralysis?
One-sided facial paralysis with a non-blinking eye suggests facial-nerve damage; a CT is needed to find the cause before any treatment.
My dog is paralyzed and no cause was found after 2 days of IV; can it recover?
Paralysis may be spine, nerve compression, fracture, or toxin. If X-ray is clear, do CT/MRI for nerve paralysis. Nerve paralysis is hard; massage, acupuncture, anti-inflammatory, warm compress, and B vitamins may help.