Clinical Features in Border Terrier Dogs with Paroxysmal Involuntary Movements.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There have been anecdotal reports of episodic involuntary movements in the Border Terrier dog breed for over a decade. Recently, it has been hypothesized that this condition may be a form of paroxysmal dystonic choreoathetosis. The aim of this study was to characterize the phenomenology and clinical course of this condition and compare it to known human movement disorders.

Methods

Data were collected retrospectively from clinical cases treated by veterinary neurologists and additional information was collected prospectively with an ad-hoc online survey directed to owners of affected dogs.

Results

The episodes are characterized by generalized dystonia, tremors, titubation, and, in some cases, autonomic signs, such as salivation and vomiting. The median age a

SUBMITTER: Marioni-Henry K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6353441 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature