Characteristics and clinical course of myoclonus in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myoclonus has been described in aging Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (CKCS), but the natural course of the disease and response to treatment have not been described.

Objectives

Report the clinical features and course of myoclonus in CKCS.

Animals

Twenty-seven caregivers provided questionnaire responses at a median of 24 months after the onset of myoclonus in their CKCS. Fifteen caregivers completed a second follow-up questionnaire at a median of 17 months after submission of the first questionnaire.

Methods

The caregivers of affected CKCS were invited to provide video footage for review. Owners of CKCS with videos demonstrating myoclonus then completed the online questionnaire for further evaluation. A second shortened questionnaire was sent to parti

SUBMITTER: James M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11627513 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature