Acquired Polyneuropathy/Laryngeal Paralysis Complex
Late onset laryngeal paralysis and polyneuropathy is an idiopathic disease of older large breed dogs resulting in progressive “length-dependent” degeneration of neurons.
Age of Onset: Less than 2 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs worsen over the course of several months
Clinical signs worsen over the course of several months
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Exercise-intolerance
Movement
Paraparesis
Cranial Nerves
Cranial neuropathies
Spinal Reflexes
Hyporeflexia
Muscle Atrophy
Muscle atrophy (epaxial, pelvic limb, and temporal muscles)
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Esophageal dysfunction (Regurgitation, gagging, or choking when eating/drinking)
Inspiratory stridor
Labored breathing
Shortness of breath
Voice change
Roaring
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Exercise-intolerance
Movement
Paraparesis
Cranial Nerves
Cranial neuropathies
Spinal Reflexes
Hyporeflexia
Muscle Atrophy
Muscle atrophy (epaxial, pelvic limb, and temporal muscles)
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Esophageal dysfunction (Regurgitation, gagging, or choking when eating/drinking)
Inspiratory stridor
Labored breathing
Shortness of breath
Voice change
Roaring
Peripheral nerves
Unknown
To read more about this disease click below:
