1. Suspected paroxysmal dyskinesia in four small-breed dogs: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, management and prognosis.
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Kim M, Cho H, Kim U, Choen S, Yun Y, and Song WJ
- Subjects
- Dogs, Animals, Female, Male, Prognosis, Dog Diseases diagnosis, Dog Diseases therapy, Dog Diseases drug therapy, Chorea veterinary, Chorea diagnosis, Chorea drug therapy, Chorea etiology
- Abstract
This case report details the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management and prognosis of paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD) in four small-breed dogs, each weighing under 6 kg: A 7-year-old spayed female Pomeranian, an 8-year-old female mixed breed, a 1-year-old female Pomeranian and a 9-year-old castrated male Poodle. These dogs were referred to our hospital due to movement disorders. Diagnosis was facilitated by video recordings of the episodes, assessing motor activity, consciousness, episode duration, any pre- or post-episodic behaviour as well as the presence of autonomic signs. Magnetic resonance imaging conducted on two of the dogs returned unremarkable results. Treatment trials included a gluten-free diet for all four dogs, with two also receiving acetazolamide. This intervention led to a decrease in the frequency of abnormal movement in all patients. Our findings suggest that PD in dogs can be effectively diagnosed through detailed symptom description using videos and questionnaires. Furthermore, once diagnosed, a combination of nutritional and medical management can be beneficial., (© 2024 The Author(s). Veterinary Medicine and Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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- 2024
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