Species: Dog
Condition: Polyneuropathy, Distal Sensorimotor
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Disease of the nerves that are conducting impulses between the central nervous system and the muscles. Affected nerves lose the ability to carry information from the brain and the spinal chord resulting in loss of sensation. Affected dogs have impaired gait and muscle tonus. They are stumbling, unable to jump or run. The condition worsens progressively; often manifesting itself in episodes; inevitably leading to paralysis. The dogs are probably feeling more pain as the condition progresses. Unfortunately, there is no available treatment, and keeping in mind the nature of the disease, it is best to talk to the vet about further steps.
Breeds exposed to Polyneuropathy, Distal Sensorimotor – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Polyneuropathy, Distal Sensorimotor 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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