Several days later, Annie came in for evalutation of the situation. It was very apparent on physical examination that Annie was developing lack of nervous sensation to her anal opening, along with decreased muscle function to the tail, and nerve malfunction to her back feet. Annie was still able to urinate normally, and the rest of her mental condition was normal.

A tentative diagnosis of neuropathy likely associated with Cauda Equina Syndrome (malformation of the vertebrae in the lumbosacral region), or some lesion causing compression of her spinal cord. Complete understanding of her disease would require referral for specialized testing to obtain a final diagnosis.