Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Anticonvulsant responsive, episodic movement disorder in a German shorthaired pointer.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Harcourt-Brown, T
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Medicine · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A young German shorthaired pointer was diagnosed with a rare movement disorder that causes episodes of unusual movements. This type of condition is more commonly seen in humans, but researchers are trying to understand it better in dogs. In this case, the dog responded very well to two common medications used to control seizures, which suggests that these treatments could be helpful for other dogs with similar issues. Overall, the treatment worked effectively for this dog.
Abstract
An episodic movement disorder is described in a young German shorthaired pointer. Movement disorders are rare, but well-described, neurological conditions in human beings. An attempt is made to classify this disorder using current human guidelines. Unlike previously described movement disorders in dogs, this case responded very well to two commonly used anticonvulsant therapies, suggesting that trial therapy with these drugs is worthwhile in similar cases.
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