Miracle dog left paralysed after being hit by lorry astounds vets to make full recovery in weeks
- last year
A miracle dog which was left paralysed after being hit by a lorry has astounded vets to make a full recovery in just weeks - with the help of his own set of wheels.
Caeser, an American Bulldog, was left with horrific injuries after being mown down by a HGV when he was spooked by another dog and darted into a busy road.
His devastated owners were told he was unlikely to survive because he was left paralysed in his front legs and left with little movement in his back ones.
The six-year-old pooch underwent a life-saving operation at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull, West Mids.
And just eight days after surgery, Caesar was incredibly able to walk again without any support.
Amazing video footage shows Caesar being helped back to his feet by a team of veterinary staff using a special hoist on wheels.
Three months on, the lucky mutt has defied the odds to make a full recovery and is back running around his favourite field following his brush with death.
The vets has now described Caesar as the 'most determined dog they have ever seen' after seeing his willpower to get back on his paws.
Owner Nigel Smith, of Worcester, said: “My wife was with Caesar when it happened, and she was left distraught by it for a long time.
“There was a chance he wouldn’t survive the surgery or ever recover. The surgeon was very clear in the diagnosis and explanation of the treatment.
“They looked after him tremendously and were very aware of his anxiety around other dogs.
“I’m sure they had a soft spot for him.
“Amazingly, he’s now almost 100 per cent being back to how he used to be.
“He does have things that only we notice, such as a slight weakness on his right side and a droop in his right eye, but he does everything he used to do.
“The team at Willows do incredible things that would not normally seem possible.”
Caesar underwent expert multidisciplinary treatment before working with a rehabilitation team and veterinary physiotherapists.
His operation was performed by head of neurology Sebastian Behr and resident in veterinary neurology Victoria Indjova.
Victoria added: "Caesar is the most determined dog we have ever met. He wanted to move and walk as soon as he recovered from surgery.
“Our rehabilitation team started assisted physiotherapy exercises which encouraged him to start moving again.
“He enjoyed his rehabilitation sessions so much and became stronger each day until he was literally pulling us around the yard.
“Only eight days after surgery, Caesar was walking without any support from the hoist.
“Just three months later, Caesar has made a complete recovery and is back to running around his favourite field.
“It was a real team effort, involving our neurology specialists, dedicated neurology nurses, physiotherapists, nurses and veterinary care assistants.”
Caeser, an American Bulldog, was left with horrific injuries after being mown down by a HGV when he was spooked by another dog and darted into a busy road.
His devastated owners were told he was unlikely to survive because he was left paralysed in his front legs and left with little movement in his back ones.
The six-year-old pooch underwent a life-saving operation at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull, West Mids.
And just eight days after surgery, Caesar was incredibly able to walk again without any support.
Amazing video footage shows Caesar being helped back to his feet by a team of veterinary staff using a special hoist on wheels.
Three months on, the lucky mutt has defied the odds to make a full recovery and is back running around his favourite field following his brush with death.
The vets has now described Caesar as the 'most determined dog they have ever seen' after seeing his willpower to get back on his paws.
Owner Nigel Smith, of Worcester, said: “My wife was with Caesar when it happened, and she was left distraught by it for a long time.
“There was a chance he wouldn’t survive the surgery or ever recover. The surgeon was very clear in the diagnosis and explanation of the treatment.
“They looked after him tremendously and were very aware of his anxiety around other dogs.
“I’m sure they had a soft spot for him.
“Amazingly, he’s now almost 100 per cent being back to how he used to be.
“He does have things that only we notice, such as a slight weakness on his right side and a droop in his right eye, but he does everything he used to do.
“The team at Willows do incredible things that would not normally seem possible.”
Caesar underwent expert multidisciplinary treatment before working with a rehabilitation team and veterinary physiotherapists.
His operation was performed by head of neurology Sebastian Behr and resident in veterinary neurology Victoria Indjova.
Victoria added: "Caesar is the most determined dog we have ever met. He wanted to move and walk as soon as he recovered from surgery.
“Our rehabilitation team started assisted physiotherapy exercises which encouraged him to start moving again.
“He enjoyed his rehabilitation sessions so much and became stronger each day until he was literally pulling us around the yard.
“Only eight days after surgery, Caesar was walking without any support from the hoist.
“Just three months later, Caesar has made a complete recovery and is back to running around his favourite field.
“It was a real team effort, involving our neurology specialists, dedicated neurology nurses, physiotherapists, nurses and veterinary care assistants.”