Generalized Tremors in Dogs: 198 Cases (2003-2023).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diseases associated with generalized tremors in dogs have not been extensively investigated in a large population of dogs.

Hypothesis/objectives

Describe semiology, tremor phenotype, and diseases associated with generalized tremors in dogs, and identify clinical features that could be associated with the underlying disease.

Animals

A total of 198 dogs.

Methods

Retrospective, single-center study of dogs with generalized tremors and a final or presumptive diagnosis between January 2003 and December 2023.

Results

The most common diseases associated with generalized tremors in dogs were intoxication (91/198; 46%), idiopathic generalized tremor syndrome (IGTS; 49/198; 24.7%), hypocalcemia (13/198; 6.6%), meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO;

SUBMITTER: Liatis T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951301 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature