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Date Posted: 23:29:10 05/29/05 Sun
Author: Kasii
Subject: Arab in distress

I have a 14 year old Arab that is the light of my life. I have has him since he was 3 months old. He has always been in great health. However, within the last 3 weeks he has displayed some rather dangerous symptoms. He has become uncoordinated and weak in both his front and rear legs. When I pick his hind legs up, they have a tendency to want to draw up and out. They also lingers much too long in the air before he can put them back down on the ground. When picked up, his front legs want to push out and up.

He still has a good appetite, although he now takes a longer time to actually consume his food. He still drinks and is functional in all other areas of his facilities. There are no visible signs of trauma or injury. My vet has tested for just about everything under the sun. So far everything has come back negative. (I vaccinate against West Niles every 6 months.) He says he has never seen anything like this in his years of practice. We are presently treating him with Dexamethason and antibiotics. I believe this treatment is only starving off the symptoms. I am wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar or have any information that may help me with a diagnosis. The vet is now leaning towards a spinal tap. Has anyone actually experienced this procedure? I appreciate any help that is given. Regards. Carole

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