Cranial Polyneuritis
Cranial polyneuritis is an uncommon disease in dogs in which the cranial nerves become inflamed.
Age of Onset: Younger animals are more commonly affected
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs typically worsen over time
Clinical signs typically worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Head pressing
Quiet/Depressed
Lethargic
Posture and Appearance
Dropped jaw
Movement
Vestibular ataxia
Generalized muscle twitching
Turning
Cranial Nerves
Vertical nystagmus
Ventrolateral strabismus
Lack of consistent gag reflex
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Salivating
Reduced tear production
Other
Vomiting
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Head pressing
Quiet/Depressed
Lethargic
Posture and Appearance
Dropped jaw
Movement
Vestibular ataxia
Generalized muscle twitching
Turning
Cranial Nerves
Vertical nystagmus
Ventrolateral strabismus
Lack of consistent gag reflex
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Salivating
Reduced tear production
Other
Vomiting
Cranial nerves
Unknown
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