Clinical Condition

Road traffic accident resulting in non-displaced fracture of pubis on left hand side plus facial injuries.

Clinical History

‘Kovu’ was referred to Hawksmoor following a road traffic accident that resulted in a non-displaced fracture of the left side of the pubis, facial injuries and a paresis (weakness) of the right side of the body. On assessment ‘Kovu’ was bright and alert but very unsteady on his hind limbs, especially the right hind, preferring to use walls to walk along to steady himself. His vision in his right eye was also impaired and was glazed in its appearance.

Clinical Condition

Bilateral (both) Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Vital Stats

Name: Toby Age: 12 Years Old Breed: Terrier Cross

Clinical History

Toby suffered this unfortunate accident whilst on holiday with his owners. Like most dogs Toby was running around on the beach when he suddenly stopped and was unable to bear weight on both of his hind legs. His owners took him to the nearest veterinary practice where radiographs of both his hind legs were performed diagnosing bilateral cruciate rupture.