Association between clinically probable REM sleep behavior disorder and tetanus in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Abnormal sleep behavior has been reported in 5 dogs during recovery from tetanus.

Hypothesis

REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a more common consequence of tetanus than previously reported in veterinary literature and easily confused for epileptic seizures.

Animals

Sixty-one client-owned dogs diagnosed with tetanus at 2 UK referral centers.

Methods

A retrospective review of medical records was combined with a questionnaire sent to owners of surviving dogs, to identify cases that developed clinically probable RBD and determine its clinical progression and effect on quality of life of affected dogs and their owners. Descriptive statistical evaluation was performed.

Results

Eleven dogs (18%) died or were euthanized before discharge. At least 4

SUBMITTER: Shea A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6272037 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature