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The English bulldog, a typically brachycephalic dog breed, may have brachycephalic syndrome. A Peke-face Exotic shorthair.. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), also known as brachycephalic airway obstructive syndrome (BAOS), brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS), and brachycephalic syndrome (BS), [1] is a pathological condition affecting short nosed dogs and cats which can lead ...
Nystagmus, difficulty walking, and seizures may occur in some dogs. The cause is unknown, but it may be mediated by the immune system. One theory is that there is an autoimmune-induced generalized deficiency of neurotransmitters. [2] Cerebrospinal fluid analysis may reveal an increased number of lymphocytes. [3]
Laryngeal paralysis. Laryngeal paralysis in animals is a condition in which the nerves and muscles that control the movements of one or both arytenoid cartilages of the larynx cease to function, and instead of opening during aspiration and closing during swallowing, the arytenoids remain stationary in a somewhat neutral position.
Idiopathic head tremors (IHT) in dogs are characterized by involuntary lateral or vertical movement of the head. [ 1] Idiopathic head tremors are ordinarily considered a benign disease characterized by uncontrollable head tremors of spontaneous initiation and cessation. These head tremors are considered idiopathic because the cause is not ...
Prolonged recovery time. Low blood pressure. Abnormal heart rate. Difficulty breathing or apnea. Body temperature fluctuations. If your dog exhibits any of these symptoms during or after ...
For dogs recovering from neurological conditions, hydrotherapy can help them retrain their muscles and improve coordination. I had a Rottweiler who suffered severe neurological side effects from ...
Vomiting. Weight loss. High fever. Pneumonia in severe cases. In cases where the bacterium has caused a systemic infection, you may observe more critical and life-threatening symptoms, including ...
Neurology. A demyelinating disease refers to any disease affecting the nervous system where the myelin sheath surrounding neurons is damaged. [ 1] This damage disrupts the transmission of signals through the affected nerves, resulting in a decrease in their conduction ability. Consequently, this reduction in conduction can lead to deficiencies ...