has anyone heard of schiff shirington in dogs? My dog died from not sure i understand?

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has anyone heard of schiff shirington in dogs? My dog died from not sure i understand?

2007-02-02 02:18:17 · 3 answers · asked by \missy 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs

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Never heard of it and cant find it on computer. Are you spelling it correctly? Does it have a different more common name?

2007-02-02 02:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A grave sign in animals: rigid extension of the forelimbs after damage to the spine. It may be accompanied by paradoxical respiration - the intercostal muscles are paralysed and the chest is drawn passively in and out by the diaphragm.

also google: "schiff sherrington in dogs" to find more articles

2007-02-02 02:20:46 · answer #2 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is not often that cats and dogs have a spinal injury. But following some of the injuries, is a rigidity to the limbs.

2007-02-02 02:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋