Dancing Doberman Disease

The Dancing Doberman Disease (Engl. For "Tanzender- Doberman Disease" even Dancing Doberman Disease ) is a presumably degenerative related neurological disorder. It is rare and only occurs in Dobermans and other pinschers .

The disease first occurs in young adults and then gradually progresses. The main symptom is flexion of the ankle , usually one-sided at first. This is caused by failure of the gastrocnemius muscle and the tibial nerve . In the further course of the disease, both legs can be paralyzed ( paraparesis ), proprioception disorders , an increased patellar tendon reflex and atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle. Due to the increasing weakness in the hindquarters, a staggering, prancing gait develops, which gives the disease its name.

The diagnosis is made through a preliminary report , clinical picture and possibly electromyography . A cure is not possible. However, since the disease progresses very slowly, an adequate quality of life can be maintained for several years.

literature

• Andre Jaggy: Atlas and textbook of small animal neurology . Schlütersche, 2005, ISBN 3-87706-739-5 , p. 263.

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