Hereditary Ataxia/Spinocerebellar Ataxia
Hereditary ataxia is a degenerative spinal disease affecting spinal cord white matter, central auditory pathways, and peripheral nerves.
Age of Onset: 2-6 months of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs occur in an episodic maner typically preceded by ptyalism or vomiting. Over time, the severity, frequency, and duration of clinical signs progressively worsen
Clinical signs occur in an episodic maner typically preceded by ptyalism or vomiting. Over time, the severity, frequency, and duration of clinical signs progressively worsen
Clinical Signs:
Posture and Appearance
Kyphosis
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria
Incoordination
Intention tremor
Stiff limbs and gait
Paresis
Weakness
Proprioception
Decreased postural reflexes
Cranial Nerves
Absent/decreased menace response
Spinal Reflexes
Exaggerated spinal reflexes
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Vomiting
Ptyalism
Posture and Appearance
Kyphosis
Movement
Ataxia
Hypermetria
Incoordination
Intention tremor
Stiff limbs and gait
Paresis
Weakness
Proprioception
Decreased postural reflexes
Cranial Nerves
Absent/decreased menace response
Spinal Reflexes
Exaggerated spinal reflexes
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Vomiting
Ptyalism
Spinal cord
Unknown
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