Krtek before surgery. He is dragging his hind limbs behind him—he is paralyzed. Medically, this condition is referred to as 'paraparesis'. Krtek is a six-year-old smooth-coated Dachshund who was referred to us with acute paraparesis—paralysis of the hind limbs. Paraparesis was confirmed during the neurological examination, and immediate diagnostic workup along with potential surgery was recommended to the owner. Four days after surgery. Krtek is already standing. He is able