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Clinical and Breed Characteristics of Idiopathic Head Tremor Syndrome in 291 Dogs: A Retrospective Study
Joint Authors
Kelly, Patrick
Shell, Linda G.
Berezowski, John
Rishniw, Mark
Nibblett, Belle M.
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To establish signalment and phenomenology of canine idiopathic head tremor syndrome (IHTS), an episodic head movement disorder of undetermined pathogenesis.
Design.
Retrospective case series.
Animals.
291 dogs with IHTS diagnosed between 1999 and 2013.
Procedures.
Clinical information was obtained from an online community of veterinary information aggregation and exchange (Veterinary Information Network, 777 W Covell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616) and conducted with their approval.
Information on breed, sex, age of onset, tremor description, mentation during the event, effect of distractions and drugs, diagnostics, presence of other problems, and outcome was analyzed.
Results.
IHTS was found in 24 pure breeds.
Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers, Boxers, and Doberman Pinschers comprised 69%; mixed breeds comprised 17%.
Average onset age was 29 months (range: 3 months to 12 years).
First episode occurred before 48 months of age in 88%.
Vertical (35%), horizontal (50%), and rotational (15%) movements were documented.
Possible trigger events were found in 21%.
Mentation was normal in 93%.
Distractions abated the tremor in 87%.
Most dogs did not respond to antiepileptic drugs.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance.
This retrospective study documents IHTS in many breeds including Labrador Retrievers, Boxers, and mixed breeds.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shell, Linda G.& Berezowski, John& Rishniw, Mark& Nibblett, Belle M.& Kelly, Patrick. 2015. Clinical and Breed Characteristics of Idiopathic Head Tremor Syndrome in 291 Dogs: A Retrospective Study. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079376
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shell, Linda G.…[et al.]. Clinical and Breed Characteristics of Idiopathic Head Tremor Syndrome in 291 Dogs: A Retrospective Study. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079376
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shell, Linda G.& Berezowski, John& Rishniw, Mark& Nibblett, Belle M.& Kelly, Patrick. Clinical and Breed Characteristics of Idiopathic Head Tremor Syndrome in 291 Dogs: A Retrospective Study. Veterinary Medicine International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1079376
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1079376