Suspected acquired narcolepsy in 8 dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acquired narcolepsy has rarely been reported in veterinary medicine.

Objective

To describe the presentation, clinicopathological features, diagnostic imaging findings, and management of dogs with suspected-acquired narcolepsy.

Animals

Eight dogs with clinical features consistent with acquired narcolepsy.

Methods

A call for suspected cases of acquired narcolepsy was made online, followed by a retrospective review of detailed medical records of potential cases. Dogs were included if episodes consistent with cataplexy were present during examination by a board-certified veterinary neurologist and diagnostic work-up included magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and analysis of cerebrospinal fluid.

Results

Seven French Bulldogs and 1 Chihuahua (

SUBMITTER: Santifort KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8162612 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature