Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Miniature schnauzer puppy with progressive balance loss
By Berry, Michelle L & Blas-Machado, Uriel·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2003·Oklahoma State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Cerebellar abiotrophy in a miniature schnauzer.
Plain-English summary
A 3.5-month-old miniature schnauzer was brought to the vet because it was having trouble with coordination and balance, showing signs of progressive cerebellar ataxia (a condition affecting movement). Unfortunately, after the dog passed away, a necropsy (animal autopsy) revealed that it had cerebellar abiotrophy, a condition where the cerebellum (part of the brain that controls movement) deteriorates. This is the first known case of this condition in a purebred miniature schnauzer.
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Abstract
A 3.5-month-old miniature schnauzer was presented for signs of progressive cerebellar ataxia. Necropsy revealed cerebellar abiotrophy. This is the first reported case of cerebellar abiotrophy in a purebred miniature schnauzer.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/13677598/