Paralysed dog makes 'miracle recovery after Scots owner feared he would die
06.08.2023 - 13:45
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
A paralysed dog has made a "miracle recovery" from a crippling health condition after his owner feared her pet would need to be put down.
Champ, a five-year-old Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise mix, was left unable to move after a health battle. His owner, Simone Sloan, from Milngavie in East Dunbartonshire, was quoted £3,500 for an MRI scan and £4,500 for life-saving surgery for her pooch who helped her while she grieved the loss of her husband.
The 44-year-old previously spoke of Champ's condition to Glasgow Live.
She said: "His legs are paralysed at the back so he just drags them but he has managed to stand on all four paws for 20 seconds before he sits. The problem is he can’t go outside and do a toilet because his legs aren’t working properly so he’s just been in the house on puppy pads."
Since then, Champ has made a remarkable recovery over the last five months thanks to the Gatehouse Veterinary Rehabilitation centre on Rouken Glen Road, Thornliebank. Simone has also thanked those who donated to the GoFundMe page that was set up to help her with costs for Champ's treatment.
She said: "We were told several times by different vets that he was at a point of no return and it was maybe best to put him down. Only five months ago we were losing our hope that we would no longer have Champ in our lives.
"Thanks to everyone that has kindly donated that we have been able to take Champ to the rehabilitation centre every week to receive Laser therapy, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and acupuncture. He is doing amazing. I took him to the vets for his annual jab and they said they have never seen a recovery like that. He is able to walk and is running slightly, it is truly a miracle.
"It's been such a blessing. I would just like to thank each