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Generalized tremors in dogs: 24 cases (1984-1995)

S O Wagner1, M Podell, W R Fenner

  • 1Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210, USA.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|September 25, 1997
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Generalized tremors in dogs are often caused by inflammatory conditions like steroid-responsive tremor syndrome. Early diagnosis and immunosuppressive treatment lead to rapid recovery in most cases.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Neurology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Generalized tremors in dogs present a diagnostic challenge due to varied etiologies.
  • Differentiating inflammatory from non-inflammatory causes is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize clinical features, diagnostic findings, and treatment outcomes for dogs experiencing generalized tremors.
  • To identify common causes and effective treatments for canine generalized tremors.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case series analyzing medical records of 24 dogs with generalized tremors.
  • Dogs were categorized by tremor cause: inflammatory, non-inflammatory (mycotoxin ingestion), or idiopathic.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis and toxin exposure history were used to determine cause.

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Main Results:

  • Steroid-responsive tremor syndrome affected 22 of 24 dogs, often young, small-to-medium breed dogs.
  • Mycotoxin ingestion was the sole non-inflammatory cause identified.
  • Eighty percent of dogs showed rapid improvement with immunosuppressive therapy.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical signs of inflammatory and non-inflammatory tremors overlap, necessitating a structured diagnostic approach.
  • Steroid-responsive tremor syndrome is a key differential in young, small-to-medium breed dogs with tremors.
  • Prompt response to immunosuppressive treatment supports the diagnosis and prognosis.