RRJoVST (2017) 17-19 © STM Journals 2017. All Rights Reserved Page 17 Research & Reviews: Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology ISSN: 2319-3441 (Online), ISSN: 2349-3690 (Print) Volume 6, Issue 1 www.stmjournals.com Management of Peroneal Nerve Paralysis in a Rottweiler Pup P. Ravi Kumar*, Makkena Sreenu, V. Devi Prasad, B. Sailaja, N.V.V. Hari Krishna Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India Abstract A six-month-old male Rottweiler pup presented to the clinics was diagnosed to have peroneal nerve paralysis. Physical examination, radiography revealed the presence of hock and hip abnormality and decided to manage the condition medically with supportive bandaging techniques. The pup was able to walk normally after a treatment period of one month and no complications were recorded further. The symptomology and treatment methods were discussed. Keywords: Peroneal nerve paralysis, hip rotation, Ehmer’s sling, hock abnormality *Author for Correspondence E-mail: ravikumarpallitvm1018@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Peroneal nerve paralysis is common in companion animals following trauma to its hind limbs. It is characterized by paralysis of muscles that flex the hock and extend the digits resulting in knuckling of foot region [1]. Reports are available suggesting iatrogenic peroneal nerve injuries and sciatic nerve injuries [2]. Most of these cases resolve naturally by providing rest but cases with severe paralysis require treatment in addition to rest. In the present case, management of peroneal nerve paralysis in a Rottweiler pup is discussed. HISTORY AND CLINICAL EXAMINATION A six-month-old pup was presented with limping of left hind limb for a period of 2 weeks. It was said to have been given an intramuscular injection by a local practitioner two weeks before to treat pyrexia condition. Limping was said to have been appeared from the time of injection, which was said to be treated by the local practitioner. The moment the pup was presented to the clinic, there was a limping in the limb with rotation of hip and abnormal flexion and swelling of hock (Figure 1). The hock could be reduced to normal position manually by applying pressure. Pedal and stifle reflex appeared to be normal. Orthogonal radiographic views of the limb suggested mild rotation at hip, abnormal deviation of tarsals and fracture of tuber calcis (Figure 2). Based on the findings of physical examination and radiography, the condition as diagnosed as peroneal paralysis and was decided to manage it by chemotherapy with supportive bandaging techniques. Fig. 1: Photograph showing Reverse Flexion of Hock in a Rottweiler Pup. TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT The dog was given infrared therapy at hock and hip region and applied Ehmer’s sling for 5 days (Figure 3). Tablet Tramadol at the dose rate of 2 mg/kg body weight was given besides nerve tonics and supporting drugs like Neurobion and Zincovit, orally for 5 days. By sixth day, the sling was removed and hock