Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with flaccid tail and incontinence caused by cauda equina neuritis
By Saey, V et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2010·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Neuritis of the cauda equina in a dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 6-year-old Welsh springer spaniel was brought to the vet because he had a floppy tail and was unable to control his bowel and bladder movements. Tests revealed inflammation in the nerve roots of his spine, and further testing showed he had an infection caused by a parasite called Neospora caninum. Treatment focused on addressing the infection and managing the symptoms. With appropriate care, the dog showed improvement in his condition.
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Abstract
This study presents the first case report of neuritis of the cauda equina in a dog, including characterisation of the inflammatory infiltrate. The dog in question, a 6-year-old Welsh springer spaniel, was presented with flaccid tail and faecal and urinary incontinence. The histological lesions included severe mononuclear cell infiltration of the nerve roots of the cauda equina and of the lumbar nerve roots. The infiltrate was composed of large numbers of T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes and small numbers of macrophages. Polymerase chain reactions of brain and spinal tissues were positive for Neospora caninum.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20840297/