Species: Dog
Condition: Cerebrospinal Demyelination
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
A condition characterized by the incorrect formation of neurons in the dog’s cerebellum and parts of the spinal cord, that sooner or later fail to function. Clinical symptoms can be seen as early as 10-12 days of age and are quite distinct upon weaning. Most notable signs include body tremor involving the dog’s limb, head, trunk, and eyes. Tremor reduces or disappears when the dog is resting or sleeping but reappears when the animal awakens, and increases with excitement. Breeds of dogs which are predisposed to the problem include Dalmatian, Weimaraner, Chow Chow, Golden Retriever, and Samoyed, to name a few. There is no specific line of treatment for the condition.
Breeds exposed to Cerebrospinal Demyelination – Research Reference
Rhodesian Ridgeback Cross – (Chieffo et al. 1994)
Bernese Mountain Dog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bernese Mountain Dog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Rhodesian Ridgeback – (Chieffo et al. 1994)
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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