Cerebellar Ataxia in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Cerebellar Ataxia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

The condition occurs when the cerebellum of the brain sustains considerable damage. The cerebellum is responsible for regulating the control and coordination of the dog’s movement. It may be a congenital defect or a result of infections or tumors in the brain. Symptoms of the disease usually appear later in life, and include decreased motor coordination and possibly cognitive impairment. Affected puppies appear normal at birth but later on develop specific signs of the disease. Cerebellar ataxia is a progressive and fatal disease, and there is no effective treatment.

Breeds exposed to Cerebellar Ataxia – Research Reference
American Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Beagle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Beagle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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