Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Steroid-responsive meningitis in young boxer dogs and treatment
By Behr, Sebastien & Cauzinille, Laurent·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Neurology, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Aseptic suppurative meningitis in juvenile boxer dogs: retrospective study of 12 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A group of juvenile Boxer dogs was diagnosed with a serious condition called steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis, which causes inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms included signs of pain and discomfort, and the dogs were treated with immunosuppressive medications. Fortunately, all the dogs fully recovered without any lasting issues or relapses. This breed appears to be more prone to this condition, but with early treatment, they had a good chance of complete recovery.
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Abstract
Immune-mediated central nervous system inflammation is described in a series of 12 juvenile boxer dogs. A diagnosis of steroid-responsive meningitis-arteritis was made based on the clinical presentation and on diagnostic findings. The boxer breed was at a higher risk for this inflammatory condition than other breeds. Long-term follow-up (>2 years) confirmed a better prognosis in this breed than in the beagle and the Bernese mountain dog. Complete resolution of clinical signs without significant deficits or recurrences was obtained in all cases. Early clinical recognition and immunosuppressive treatment resulted in a better response and complete resolution of the disorder.
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