(Episodic) Exercise-Induced Collapse
With exercise-induced collapse, dogs will collapse and are unable to move normally for variable periods of time after intense activity.
Age of Onset: 4 months - 7 years of age
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs tend to present acutely after episodes of strenuous activity. Both gait and mentation typically return to normal within 30 minutes of onset.
Clinical signs tend to present acutely after episodes of strenuous activity. Both gait and mentation typically return to normal within 30 minutes of onset.
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Dull mentation
Disorientation
Movement
Falling
Exaggerated lifting of each limb while walking
Choppy gait
Ataxia
Delayed limb protraction
Proprioception
Dragging pelvic and/or thoracic limbs
Spinal Reflexes
Increased extensor tone
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Dull mentation
Disorientation
Movement
Falling
Exaggerated lifting of each limb while walking
Choppy gait
Ataxia
Delayed limb protraction
Proprioception
Dragging pelvic and/or thoracic limbs
Spinal Reflexes
Increased extensor tone
Diffuse neuromuscular
Autosomal recessive DNM1 gene mutation
For breed specific genetic testing follow the link below:
vgl.ucdavis.edu/test/exercise-induced-collapse
https://embarkvet.com/products/dog-health/health-conditions/exercise-induced-collapse-eic/
https://canine-genetics.umn.edu/canine-genetic-testing/dynamin-1-associated-exercise-induced-collapse
For breed specific genetic testing follow the link below:
vgl.ucdavis.edu/test/exercise-induced-collapse
https://embarkvet.com/products/dog-health/health-conditions/exercise-induced-collapse-eic/
https://canine-genetics.umn.edu/canine-genetic-testing/dynamin-1-associated-exercise-induced-collapse
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