Monday, February 15, 2010

DDD-dancing dobermann disease

Mohammad Z Rahman Does anybody have any information about FLANK SHAKING DISEASE of Dobermen?

22 January at 08:20 · · · Report
Gautam Unny
Gautam Unny
as far as i know it should be flank sucking disease in dobermann an obsessive canine disorder. its similar to tail chasing in the spitz.
22 January at 09:30 · Report
Gagan Gaudi
Gagan Gaudi
i think u r talking about Dancing Doberman Disease
22 January at 09:36 · Report
Gagan Gaudi
Gagan Gaudi
Dancing Doberman disease is a neuromuscular disease of Doberman Pinschers of either sex, 6 mo to 7 yr old. Initially, affected dogs intermittently flex the hip and stifle of one pelvic limb while standing. Within several months, most dogs alternately flex and extend both pelvic limbs in a dance-like fashion. They often prefer to sit rather than ... See morestand. The condition slowly progresses to mild paraparesis, decreased proprioception, and atrophy of the gastrocnemius muscles. The thoracic limbs are not affected. The etiology is unknown. Pathologic changes have been reported in pelvic limb muscles as well as peripheral nerves, and whether this is a primary muscle or nerve disease remains to be clarified. There is no treatment, and signs do not resolve. However, the disease usually does not result in severe disability and does not appear to be painful.
Source Merck's Manual
22 January at 09:37 · Report
Mohammad Z Rahman
Mohammad Z Rahman
That's what I wants to know.. I agree with you..somebody else told me so..that's why I got confused..thanks for correcting me..
Do u know is it breed specific or not? I saw a Pitt Bull with similar symptoms..I am just curious..nothing else...any way thanks a lot.
22 January at 09:43 · Report
Gagan Gaudi
Gagan Gaudi
yes its breed specific thats why the name DDD. its a genetic disease and no treatment
22 January at 10:15 · Report
Ajitesh Kumar
Ajitesh Kumar
it could be due to metronidazole toxicity also.
27 January at 15:47 ·

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