Species: Dog
Condition: Congeintal Vestibular Disease
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
The condition is characterized by the degeneration of some structures in the inner ear that are part of the hearing system, and affect locomotion. Main clinical symptoms indicate a vestibular deficit—incoordination, tilting of the head, and circling. Signs are noticeable shortly after birth and affected puppies can become completely deaf around three weeks of age. The disorder is believed to be an autosomal recessive trait, and is most common in Doberman pinschers. The disease has also been reported in German shepherds, Tibetan terrier, English cocker spaniel, and Shetland sheepdog.
Breeds exposed to Congeintal Vestibular Disease – Research Reference
“Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cross – (Rudmann et al. 1992
“Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – (Rudmann et al. 1992
“Cavoodle – (Rudmann et al. 1992
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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