AcuMed Veterinary Specialty : Veterinary Acupuncture : Rover's Story

A very unusual case was presented to us.

Rover ,a 4 month old Labrador who had an episode of Gastroenteritis a month before he came to us , now developed contractures of the hind leg muscles and tendons along with neurological deficits and hence he could not stand up or walk.
The owners said, he was extremely depressed as he was a very playful Labrador and used to feel sad when he couldn't join his other friends in the playground.

The prognosis of him able to walk again with the disability was not too great and he would have to spend his entire life this way.
The same question was put up, " Can Acupuncture be used to do something for him"
We said, the structural deformities cannot be corrected ,but
"We could Help".

We started treating him with Acupuncture and Physiotherapy trying to Rehabilitate him.

After a 3 weeks the pain had gone away and he was then able to stand on his own for a brief period of 30-45 seconds. We took it as a positive sign and continued with our therapy.

Within 5 weeks he was now able to walk.
The owners kept up with some simple physio exercises.

We saw him now after a span of 4 months .. He is now able to walk and run around with his friends.. 
The contracture of muscles and tendons still remain as a disability and the deformity can be obviously be noted, but he still manages to do everything like all his Labrador friends do.. that too without pain.. 

We are happy we could help Rover and provide him a better quality of life...

Rover showed us the power of mind over matter and reminded us of the great quote by Scott Hamilton,
"The Only Disability in Life .. Is a Bad Attitude.."