Disease Description: A condition where a part of the brain deteriorates.
Inherit Mode: -
Disease Symptom: Some of the symptoms of cerebellar degeneration may be: a lack of coordination, jerking movements, falling and stumbling, overreaching of the paws, a broad stance, swaying of the body, head tilt, vestibular ataxia, altered mental behaviors, and decreased reactions.
Disease Cause: Cerebellar degeneration is also said to be genetic. However, the exact genetic traits remain unknown.
Disease Diagnose: -
Treat Method: There is no cure for cerebellar degeneration. It is important in the care of a cerebellar degeneration affected dog that a regular diet is implemented. Areas where additional injury can occur due to a fall should be avoided.
Breeder Advice: -
Disease Description Source: Link
| Disease Name | Other Name | Mode of inheritance | Link ID | Possible OMIM ID | Gene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerebellar degeneration | - | - | - | - |
| iDog Breed Number | Breed Name | Personality | Height | Weight | Breed Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB35 | Bichon Frise | Playful, curious, and peppy | 24.1-29.2 cm | 5.4-8.2 kg | Spain, Belgium |
| 2017 |
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| 2010 |
Urkasemsin,G.,Linder,K.E.,Bell,J.S.,deLahunta,A.,Olby,N.J.: :
Hereditary cerebellar degeneration in Scottish terriers. J Vet Intern Med 24:565-70, 2010. Pubmed reference: 20384950 . DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-1676.2010.0499.x . |
| 2003 |
Speciale,J.,deLahunta,A.: :
Cerebellar degeneration in a mature Staffordshire terrier Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 39:459-62, 2003. Pubmed reference: 14518653 . |
| 2002 |
Cantile,C.,Salvadori,C.,Modenato,M.,Arispici,M.,Fatzer,R.: :
Cerebellar granuloprival degeneration in an Italian hound Zentralblatt fur Veterinarmedizin - Reihe A 49:523-525, 2002. |
| 2001 |
vanderMerwe,L.L.,Lane,E.: :
Diagnosis of cerebellar cortical degeneration in a Scottish terrier using magnetic resonance imaging. J Small Anim Pract 42:409-12, 2001. Pubmed reference: 11518422 . |
| 1994 |
Ham,L.V.,Vandevelde,M.,Desmidt,M.,Tshamala,M.,Deschaepdrijver,L.,Mattheeuws,D.: :
A Tremor Syndrome with a Central Axonopathy in Scottish Terriers Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine 8:290-292, 1994. Pubmed reference: 7983626 . |
| 1980 |
Gill,J.M.,Hewland,M.: :
Cerebellar degeneration in the Border Collie New Zealand Veterinary Journal 28:170-, 1980. Pubmed reference: 6937812 . DOI: 10.1080/00480169.1980.34737 . |
| 1978 |
Hartley,W.J.,Barker,J.S.F.,Wanner,R.A.,Farrow,B.R.H.: :
Inherited cerebellar degeneration in the rough coated Collie Australian Veterinary Practitioner 8:79-85, 1978. |