Date:   2/26/2008 4:42:03 PM ( 16 y ago)
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I have a male cocker spaniel who has a possible diagnosis of Horner's syndrome.

He was in an accident which involved his rear leg being damaged and had to be amputated up to the hip when he was a puppy about 4 years ago. His head was not involved in this accident. He is developing a slight unnatural curve to his spine because of this but can run like the wind with only 3 legs and is happy overall. Since the amputation is on the same side as his drooping face, could this be related, even though it is just now starting to show up?

Are there any natural ways of helping him with his ears and eyes? Having long ears, he has had some ear problems but no major infections and is groomed/bathed once a week and this may have contributed to some of the ear problems.

My vet says there is nothing that can be done except treat any ear problems and put drops in the eyes to keep the eyes moist, since he can not blink well. Just thought I would get a second opinion. Thanks


WHAT IS HORNER’S SYNDROME?

Horner’s syndrome consists of five signs:

Constricted Pupil

Elevation of the Third Eyelid

Retraction of the eyeball into the head

Slight drooping of the Eyelid

Increased pink color and warmth of the ear and nose on the affected side (very hard to detect in small animals)
All these signs are caused by damage to sympathetic nervous system as it supplies the eye on the affected side of the head.

More:
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_horner_s_syndrome.html



 

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