Journal article
Phenotypic characterisation of canine epileptoid cramping syndrome in the Border terrier
Journal of Small Animal Practice, Vol.55(2), pp.102-107
2014
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To characterise the phenotype of Border terriers suspected to be affected by canine epileptoid cramping syndrome and to identify possible contributing factors. METHODS: Owners of Border terriers with suspected canine epileptoid cramping syndrome were invited to complete an online questionnaire. The results of these responses were collated and analysed. RESULTS: Twenty-nine Border terriers were included. Most affected dogs had their first episode before 3 years of age (range: 0.2 to 7.0 years). The majority of episodes lasted between 2 and 30 minutes (range: 0.5 to 150 minutes). The most frequent observations during the episodes were difficulty in walking (27 of 29), mild tremor (21 of 29) and dystonia (22 of 29). Episodes most frequently affected all four limbs (25 of 29) and the head and neck (21 of 29). Borborygmi were reported during episodes in 11 of 29 dogs. Episodes of vomiting and diarrhoea occurred in 14 of 29, with 50% of these being immediately before or after episodes of canine epileptoid cramping syndrome (7 of 14). Most owners (26 of 29) had changed their dog's diet, with approximately 50% (14 of 26) reporting a subsequent reduction in the frequency of episodes. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study demonstrates similarities in the phenotype of canine epileptoid cramping syndrome to paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis, a paroxysmal dyskinesia reported in humans. This disorder appears to be associated with gastrointestinal signs in some dogs and appears at least partially responsive to dietary adjustments. © 2013 The Authors. Journal of Small Animal Practice published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Small Animal Veterinary Association.
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- Title
- Phenotypic characterisation of canine epileptoid cramping syndrome in the Border terrier
- Authors
- V Black (Author) - Davies Veterinary Specialists, United KingdomL Garosi (Author) - Davies Veterinary Specialists, United KingdomM Lowrie (Author) - Davies Veterinary Specialists, United KingdomRobert J Harvey (Author) - UCL School of Pharmacy, United KingdomJ Gale (Author)
- Publication details
- Journal of Small Animal Practice, Vol.55(2), pp.102-107
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Date published
- 2014
- DOI
- 10.1111/jsap.12170
- ISSN
- 0022-4510
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2013 The Authors. Journal of Small Animal Practice published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of British Small Animal Veterinary Association. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; Centre for Bioinnovation; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450802102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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