Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Horner's syndrome in dogs and cats - symptoms and diagnosis
By Jones, B R & Studdert, V PĀ·Published in Australian veterinary journalĀ·1975Ā·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Horner's syndrome in the dog and cat as an aid to diagnosis.
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old cat and a 7-year-old dog were both diagnosed with Horner's syndrome, which caused symptoms like a droopy eyelid, a smaller pupil, and the eye appearing sunken. In the cat, the affected side of the face also showed redness due to increased blood flow. These symptoms can indicate underlying issues, so it's important for pet owners to consult their veterinarian if they notice similar signs. Treatment will depend on the underlying cause of the syndrome, which can vary widely.
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Abstract
Four cases of Horner's syndrome, two in dogs and two in cats, are described. Miosis, ptosis, and enophthalmos were present in three of the cases and in addition, protrusion of the nictitating membrane was present in the fourth case. In the two cases described in cats, there was also evidence of peripheral vasodilation in the skin of the face on the same side as the Horner's syndrome.
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