Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rabies causing sudden balance loss in 10-week-old puppy
By White, Jennifer et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2007·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rabies in a 10-week-old puppy.
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Plain-English summary
A 10-week-old male border collie-cross puppy showed sudden signs of balance issues, which worsened quickly over the next 12 hours. Unfortunately, the puppy's condition deteriorated rapidly, leading to the difficult decision to euthanize him. A diagnosis of rabies was confirmed through laboratory tests. Rabies is a serious viral infection that can be fatal, highlighting the importance of vaccination and prevention in young pets.
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Abstract
A 10-week-old, male, border collie-cross puppy was examined for an acute onset of unilateral vestibular signs. Neurologic deterioration was rapid over the next 12 hours and the puppy was euthanized. Rabies was diagnosed by histopathologic and immunohistochemical examination.
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