Abstract
AbstractA 9‐year‐old, male neutered Maine Coon was presented with a several month chronic and progressive weakness in the pelvic limbs, difficulties jumping and increasing aggressiveness towards members of the family. A proprioceptive pelvic limb ataxia, ambulatory paraparesis with postural deficits in both pelvic limbs and severe spinal hyperaesthesia were observed during the neurological examination. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine were compatible with diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), chronic spinal cord compression and foraminal stenosis. Mild improvement of the general discomfort without neurological amelioration was seen following 5 months of conservative management. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first case report describing the radiographic and MRI characteristics of DISH in a feline patient.
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