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Duke

Duke is a sweet and handsome four year old black/rust male Doberman in the care of CASA, an all-breed rescue group located in Marietta, GA. Duke was pulled from the shelter the day before Thanksgiving. At the time of his liberation, it was noted that he was quite lethargic and was having trouble walking. Since he was wearing a rabies tag, the transport volunteer called the vet listed on the tag and learned that he had been attacked by another dog twice during the month of November, prior to being turned into the shelter. Still, difficulty in walking was not noted in his chart, and no clues were given as to what the problem might be.

Duke was taken to Town and Country Veterinary Hospital, where the prelimnary diagnosis was Lyme's disease. He was running a fever of 104 and had to be carried into the vet's office. Blood was drawn, and numerous tests were sent to the lab. Duke was placed on a regimine of Doxycycline and baby aspirin. By the time the tests came back, Duke's fever was gone, his appetite had returned, and he was gaining strength, but the lameness persisted. All tests came back negative for any tick borne disease, and poison was ruled out due to a normal renal profile. The vet suspected a cervical problem.

CASA requested assitance from SND in pursuing the cause of Duke's mystery lameness. He is scheduled to see Dr. Michelle Tilghman of Loving Touch Animal Hospital, on 12/17 for X-Rays and a cervical work up. Duke needs your help in finding the cause for his lameness. He is a sweet and loving doberboy who needs a chance at a happy, active life. You can mail us a donation or use the PayPal button below if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation for Duke. We thank you for any help that you can offer - every penny counts!

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