3. Neurological Disorders Flashcards
Listeriosis
Causes:
Bacteria
(listeria monocytogenes)
Listeriosis
Symptoms:
Depression
Fever
Loss of appetite
Lack of co-ordination
Abortion
Listeriosis
Consequences:
Death
Listeriosis
Treatment:
Isolation
Antibiotics
Degenerative myelopathy
Causes:
Genetic mutation in the gene
Genetic abnormality in dogs
Affects spinal cord
Degenerative myelopathy
Symptoms:
Drag their paws
Fall over when cornering
Cross their hind limbs
Wobbling
Degenerative myelopathy
Consequences and treatment:
Paralysed
Weakness
Muscle atrophy
Faeces/urinary incontinance
3 stages of seizures
Aura - changes in behaviour, may shake
Ictal/ictus - the seizure, potential loss of consciousness
Post ictal - disorientation and behavioural changes
What is a seizure?
A sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain
What causes a seizure?
Metabolic disease
Toxin exposure
Structural brain disease