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Aged pets with lumbar nerve issues - what to know
By Anderson, W I & King, J M·Published in The Cornell veterinarian·1988·Department of Pathology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Subclinical lumbar polyradiculopathy in multiple aged mammalian species.
- Species:
- rodent
Plain-English summary
In a study involving several older animals, including two horses, a cow, a squirrel, a woodchuck, a rabbit, a guinea pig, a hamster, and a mouse, researchers found a condition called lumbar polyradiculopathy. This condition involves swelling of the protective covering around nerves in the lower back, but it was not causing any noticeable symptoms in these animals. The findings were considered incidental, meaning they were likely just a normal part of aging rather than a cause for concern. Overall, this condition did not seem to affect the health or well-being of the animals involved.
Abstract
Lumbar polyradiculopathy, characterized by ballooning myelin sheaths was diagnosed in multiple aged mammalian species including two horses, a cow, a squirrel, a woodchuck, a rabbit, a guinea pig, a hamster, and a mouse. The lesion was subclinical, and considered an incidental, age-related finding.
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