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Degenerative myelopathy initially affects the back legs and causes muscle weakness and loss, and lack of coordination. These cause a staggering effect that may appear to be arthritis. The dog may drag one or both rear paws when it walks. This dragging can cause the nails of one foot to be worn down. The condition may lead to extensive paralysis ...
Chédiak–Higashi syndrome. Chédiak–Higashi syndrome[ 1] ( CHS) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that arises from a mutation of a lysosomal trafficking regulator protein, [ 2] which leads to a decrease in phagocytosis. The decrease in phagocytosis results in recurrent pyogenic infections, albinism, and peripheral neuropathy .
Nystagmus as seen in a case of ocular albinism. The cause of pathological nystagmus may be congenital, idiopathic, or secondary to a pre-existing neurological disorder.It also may be induced temporarily by disorientation (such as on roller coaster rides or when a person has been spinning in circles) or by some drugs (alcohol, lidocaine, and other central nervous system depressants, inhalant ...
The most noticeable symptom of stud tail in dogs is a greasy, smelly patch at the top of the tail, near the base. You might also observe: Loss of hair in the affected area. Crusting or scaling ...
Horizontal optokinetic nystagmus. The optokinetic reflex ( OKR ), also referred to as the optokinetic response, or optokinetic nystagmus (OKN), is a compensatory reflex that supports visual image stabilization. [ 1] The purpose of OKR is to prevent image blur on the retina that would otherwise occur when an animal moves its head or navigates ...
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in dogs is a progressive, long-term condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to function effectively. It is a common health concern that can affect ...
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 ...
Achromatopsia, also known as Rod monochromacy, is a medical syndrome that exhibits symptoms relating to five conditions, most notably monochromacy.Historically, the name referred to monochromacy in general, but now typically refers only to an autosomal recessive congenital color vision condition.