Species: Dog
Condition: Shaker Dog Syndrome
Organ System: Respiratory
Shaker dog syndrome is a condition which develops suddenly in young adult (6 months to 3 years of age), small, white dogs such as: Bichon fries, Maltese terrier, West Highland white terrier, Yorkshire terrier, Beagle, Finnish spitz and Samoyed. It is characterized by whole-body tremors which begin as mild shakes and progress to being severe fits over the course of 1 to 3 days. These continue until resolved by treatment. Your vet will prescribe medication which will often cure your dog completely however some dogs relapse after treatment is stopped and will need to be kept on a low dosage of medication for life.
Breeds exposed to Shaker Dog Syndrome – Research Reference
Scottish Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Norwich Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Norwich Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Scottish Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Shaker Dog Syndrome or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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