Acral mutilation and analgesia in 13 French spaniels.
Vet Dermatol
; 16(2): 87-93, 2005 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Acral mutilation and analgesia (AMA) is reported in 13 French spaniels in Canada. This newly recognized disorder shares striking similarities in clinical features and biopsy findings to the other acral mutilation syndromes or hereditary sensory neuropathies reported in German short-haired pointer dogs, English pointer dogs and English springer spaniels. Clinical signs are first noted between 3.5 and 12 months of age. Affected dogs lick, bite and severely self-mutilate their distal extremities resulting in ulcers with secondary bacterial infection. Auto-amputation of claws, digits and footpads occurs in severe cases. Single or multiple feet can be affected. Affected dogs walked on their severely mutilated feet without evidence of pain, lameness, or ataxia. The majority of the dogs were euthanized within days to months of diagnosis.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neuropatías Hereditarias Sensoriales y Autónomas
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Enfermedades de los Perros
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
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MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Article