Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk factors for sudden nerve disease in UK Jack Russell and West
By Laws, E J et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2017·School of Veterinary Sciences, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: An exploratory study into factors influencing development of acute canine polyradiculoneuritis in the UK.
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Plain-English summary
A study found that Jack Russell terriers and West Highland white terriers are more likely to develop acute canine polyradiculoneuritis, a condition that affects the nerves, especially during the autumn and winter months. This condition can cause symptoms like weakness or difficulty walking. The research did not find any links between vaccination status, living in rural or urban areas, or the dog's age and the likelihood of developing this condition. Understanding these factors may help pet owners be more aware of the risks associated with certain breeds and seasons.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether the development of acute canine polyradiculoneuritis is associated with various putative risk factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective case-control study with conditional logistic regression analysis from a referral hospital population in the UK where controls were matched for year of presentation. RESULTS: Forty-three cases were identified with acute canine polyradiculoneuritis and 86 controls were selected. Jack Russell terriers and West Highland white terriers were found to have a significantly greater odds of developing acute canine polyradiculoneuritis compared to a mixed baseline group of dogs. The odds of developing acute canine polyradiculoneuritis were greater in the autumn and winter compared to spring. Vaccination, rural/urban habitation, sex, neuter status and age were not associated with development of acute canine polyradiculoneuritis in our population of dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Breed and season were associated with development of acute canine polyradiculoneuritis. However, this is a small sample and so this observation needs confirmation in further studies and other factors may also be involved. Nevertheless, these findings may be important in further understanding the aetiopathogenesis of this condition.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28463414/