Young Dogs Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
What disease has an apparent breed predisposition affecting Beagles, Bernese mountain dogs, Boxers & English pointers?
A
Steriod-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA)
2
Q
What is the most sensitive way to diagnose Steriod-responsive meningitis-arteritis (SRMA)? What can we see?
A
Spinal Tap, Severe neutrophilic pleocytosis
3
Q
Ataxia, neurologic deficits (+/- pain) – usually toy breeds < 1 year
A
Atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS)
(cast on neck)
4
Q
Mainly cervical pain, acute, no neuro deficits, large breeds < 2 years
A
SRMA