Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Paroxysmal dyskinesia suspected as canine epileptoid cramping syndrome in a young Yorkshire terrier dog.
- Journal:
- The Journal of veterinary medical science
- Year:
- 2014
- Authors:
- Park, Hyung-Jin et al.
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · South Korea
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 9-month-old female Yorkshire terrier was brought in because she was having episodes that looked like partial seizures, with cramping in her limbs. These episodes started six months ago and were getting more frequent and lasting longer. After running various tests, including brain scans and blood work, the vets didn't find any significant issues but suspected she had canine epileptoid cramping syndrome, which might be a type of paroxysmal dyskinesia (a condition causing sudden, uncontrolled movements). They decided to try a special diet for her, and her symptoms improved significantly after starting it. This case is the first reported instance of this condition in a Yorkshire terrier.
Abstract
A 9-month-old intact female Yorkshire terrier dog was presented with episodic partial seizure-like cramping of the limbs. The patient's episodes began six months previously; the interval between episodes became shorter, and the duration of the episodes increased. Various tests including neurologic examination, blood examination, abdominal radiography, ultrasonographic examination, angiographic computed tomography (CT) and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected no remarkable changes. After these tests were conducted, the patient's condition was suspected to be canine epileptoid cramping syndrome (CECS), which could be a form of paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD), and as a trial therapy, Science Diet k/d (Hill's Pet Nutrition, Topeka, KS, U.S.A.) was prescribed. The clinical signs were dramatically reduced after diet therapy, and we diagnosed the patient with CECS. This is the first case report of CECS in a Yorkshire terrier dog.
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