Risk factors associated with progressive myelomalacia in dogs with complete sensorimotor loss following intervertebral disc extrusion: a retrospective case-control study.
Aude CastelNatasha Jane OlbyHongyu RuChristopher L MarianiKaren R MuñanaPeter J EarlyPublished in: BMC veterinary research (2019)
Dogs with lumbar intumescence IVDE are at increased risk of PMM. Timing of surgery and corticosteroid use warrant further investigations. PMM and recovery of walking are influenced by different factors.