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Breathing problems in Pembroke Welsh Corgis with degenerative
By Oyake, Kanae et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2016·Department of Veterinary Medicine, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Changes in respiratory function in Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs with degenerative myelopathy.
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Plain-English summary
A Pembroke Welsh Corgi with degenerative myelopathy (DM) experienced worsening breathing problems as the disease progressed. Researchers found that as the spinal cord degeneration advanced, the dog began to breathe more with its abdomen instead of its chest, indicating respiratory dysfunction. This change was linked to weakened intercostal muscles, leading to reduced oxygen levels in the blood. Understanding these symptoms can help owners recognize the impact of DM on their pet's respiratory health.
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Abstract
Canine degenerative myelopathy (DM) is characterized by progressive degeneration of the spinal cord. Although atrophic changes in the intercostal muscles were previously reported in the late stage of DM in Pembroke Welsh Corgis (PWCs), changes in respiratory function have not yet been examined. In the present study, we performed an arterial blood gas analysis and measured respiratory movements over progressive disease stages to document changes in respiratory function in DM-affected PWCs. We found that respiratory dysfunction progressed during the later stages of DM and correlated with a change in respiratory movement to the abdominal breathing pattern. These results suggested that hypoventilation occurred due to dysfunctional changes in the intercostal muscles and resulted in hypoxemia in the later stages of DM.
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