STRIDE CASE STUDY:
Name of Pet: “Nunty”
Animal: Canine
Breed: Collie Cross
Weight: 20kg
Age: 12 years, 8months
Sex: Female
Neutered: Yes
Treated at: Westside Veterinary Clinic, Battersea, London, SW11 6SA
Physical Examination (include date):
14/03/2007 – Sudden onset soreness in hindquarters / ataxia & left hind
splaying. Crepitus in hips palpated. Reduced proprioception – slow on
placing foot on knuckling test.
History:
Dog suffers from Hypothyrodism – well controlled with Soloxine. Multiple
lipomas – under observation, one removed from mammary area. Otherwise
dog well
X-RAYS (if applicable):
N/A
Diagnosis:
Osteoarthritis (hindquarters)
Treatment (include commencement date):
14/03/2007 – 1 weeks of Previcox (NSAID).
14/03/2007 – Commence long term use of Stride Plus Liquid.
29/03/2007 to 19/04/2007 – Cartrophen Course.
25/07/2007 – Cartrophen Booster.
31/10/2007 – Cartrophen Booster.
Results from treatment (include date of follow up):
Dramatic improvement in general demeanor and mobility since on long term
Stride and 3 monthly cartrophen injections.
Follow up dates as above for cartrophen boosters (25/07/07 & 31/10/07)
