Sensory neuropathy in two Border collie puppies

K Vermeersch; L Van Ham; K G Braund; S Bhatti; M Tshamala; K Chiers; E Schrauwen

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2005.tb00324.x

Sensory neuropathy in two Border collie puppies

J Small Anim Pract. 2005 Jun;46(6):295-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2005.tb00324.x.

Authors

K Vermeersch¹, L Van Ham, K G Braund, S Bhatti, M Tshamala, K Chiers, E Schrauwen

Affiliation

¹ Small Animal Department, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.

PMID: 15971901
DOI: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2005.tb00324.x

Abstract

A peripheral sensory neuropathy was diagnosed in two Border collie puppies. Neurological, electrophysiological and histopathological examinations suggested a purely sensory neuropathy with mainly distal involvement. Urinary incontinence was observed in one of the puppies and histological examination of the vagus nerve revealed degenerative changes. An inherited disorder was suspected.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Animals
Animals, Newborn
Diagnosis, Differential
Dog Diseases / diagnosis*
Dog Diseases / genetics
Dog Diseases / pathology
Dogs
Female
Male
Pedigree
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / complications
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / veterinary*
Sensation Disorders / complications
Sensation Disorders / diagnosis
Sensation Disorders / veterinary*
Urinary Incontinence / etiology
Urinary Incontinence / veterinary