is pleased to announce
as April's Patient of the Month
“Charlie” Weston-Challman is a 12 week old chinchilla whom was brought in by his concerned owners last month. After returning from dinner, they found their rambunctious chinchilla dragging both hind legs behind him. Unsure about what to do, they brought him in to Smith Veterinary Hospital. Upon physical examination, it was found that “Charlie” still had feeling in his hind legs, but it was less than normal and he was unable to place any weight on them. Radiographs were taken which showed no fractures or dislocations. It was decided that he had suffered from nerve damage (possibly after jumping around his cage which he did a lot of!) He was started on an oral steroid and rested. Within weeks, “Charlie” had regained most of the function in his hind legs. Today he is using his hind legs almost completely normally and is enjoying being a young chinchilla again! Good job “Charlie” and the entire Weston-Challman family for your patience and hard work.
Congratulations to Charlie and his family from the staff at
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