Neurological Diseases Flashcards
What is Degenerative Myelopathy?
White matter surrounding spinal cord degenerates and causes immobility and paralysis
State the symptoms of Degenerative Myelopathy
Unsteadiness, paralysis, immobility
How can Degenerative Myelopathy be treated?
No medical treatment (untreatable)
How can Degenerative Myelopathy be managed?
Good husbandry & health management plans
What is Listeriosis?
A bacterial infection
What can listeriosis cause?
Encephalitis (swelling of the brain), abortion and blood poisoning
State the symptoms of listeriosis
Disorientation, facial paralysis, constant salivation, collapse & involuntary movements
How can listeriosis be treated?
Administering appropriate antibiotics
What will occur if listeriosis is not treated?
Fatality
Which species is listeriosis most commonly found in?
Livestock (cattle/cows)
State the possible causes of a seizure
Brain injury, organ failure, epilepsy & infection
State the possible symptoms prior to a seizure
Nervousness, restlessness, shaking or salivating
What may occur during a seizure?
Loss of consciousness, convulsions & hallucinations
What do the consequences of seizures depend on?
The cause, duration and type of seizure
What is Von Willebrand Disease?
An inherited bleeding disorder that prevents the formation of blood clots (as there is a deficiency of the von willebrand proteins in the animal’s blood)
