title: Swimmer syndrome in a Devon rex kitten and an English bulldog puppy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Salisburrylaan 133, 9130 Merelbeke, Belgium.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Verhoeven
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: de Rooster
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Risselada
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wiemer
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scheire
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: van Bree
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats / Q000002:abnormalities*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome