19/10/2025
Success story number 2 of the evening!
Louis' owner experienced every owners nightmare: they were happily watching their boy do his morning zoomies at the Lagoons, when he slipped on some frosty grass. Suddenly he couldn't get up and was in serious pain. Thanks to the kindness of a nearby golfer, they rushed him straight in to us and made it just as we were opening.
Quick assessment revealed Louis had injured his spine and was paraplegic. We discussed all the treatment options, and decided the best treatment for him was conservative management: strict rest, intense pain relief, and electroacupuncture at the practice.
Louis normally finds vet visits very stressful, so we set up his hospital bed in the Rainbow Room so he would be more relaxed in a less clinical setting, and his owners could stay with him. When they nipped home for some food, our ACA Kirstie stayed with him at all times offering comfort and love.
After a few hours he felt well enough to eat some food. By the end of the day he was able to stand and slowly walk with assistance.
His owners have been following our careful rehabilitation program, including regular acupuncture appointments, and he is progressing brilliantly. To the untrained eye, you wouldn't notice anything wrong with his mobility now at all. He even loves coming in to see us for his acupuncture appointments now!
