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. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br />The six-year-old pooch underwent a life-saving operation at Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in Solihull, West Mids.<br /><br />And just eight days after surgery, Caesar was incredibly able to walk again without any support.<br /><br />Amazing video footage shows Caesar being helped back to his feet by a team of veterinary staff using a special hoist on wheels. <br /><br />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. <br /> <br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />“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.<br /><br />“They looked after him tremendously and were very aware of his anxiety around other dogs.<br /><br />“I’m sure they had a soft spot for him.<br /><br />“Amazingly, he’s now almost 100 per cent being back to how he used to be.<br /><br />“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.<br /><br />“The team at Willows do incredible things that would not normally seem possible.”<br /><br />Caesar underwent expert multidisciplinary treatment before working with a rehabilitation team and veterinary physiotherapists.<br /><br />His operation was performed by head of neurology Sebastian Behr and resident in veterinary neurology Victoria Indjova.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />“Our rehabilitation team started assisted physiotherapy exercises which encouraged him to start moving again.<br /><br />“He enjoyed his rehabilitation sessions so much and became stronger each day until he was literally pulling us around the yard.<br /><br />“Only eight days after surgery, Caesar was walking without any support from the hoist.<br /><br />“Just three months later, Caesar has made a complete recovery and is back to running around his favourite field.<br /><br />“It was a real team effort, involving our neurology specialists, dedicated neurology nurses, physiotherapists, nurses and veterinary care assistants.”
