Degenerative Myelopathy Flashcards
1
Q
Degenerative Myelopathy is most commonly seen in older dogs of what breed?
A
German Shepards/ German Shepard Mix
2
Q
Degenerative Myelopathy is the degeneration of what nerves?
A
Spinal Nerves
3
Q
Degenerative Myelopathy is a degenerative, incurable disease caused by what?
A
Unknown
4
Q
Clinical signs of Degenerative Myelopathy
A
Slowly progressive hind limb paresis, ataxia, and muscle atrophy
5
Q
Diagnosis of Degenerative Myelopathy (3)
A
- Neuro exam
- Radiographs
- CSF collection
6
Q
What will a Neuro exam show on a patient with Degenerative Myelopathy
A
Lack of pain, increased or normal patellar reflex, decreased or absent proprioception, and lesion in T3-L3 region
7
Q
What would be present in CSF in a patient with Degenerative Myelopathy?
A
May show increased protein concentrations
