Abstract White dog shaker syndrome is also known as generalized tremor syndrome or idiopathic cerebellitis. This syndrome is very common in small white dogs breed like west highland white terriers, Maltese, bichons and poodles. There is presence of tremors i.e. shaking of whole body and nystagmus (disturbed eye movements). It is stress related syndrome that causes in coordination and full…
Read Article →ABSTRACT Blepharospasm is a rare neurological disorder that is characterized by contractions and involuntary spasms of muscles around the eyes. These muscular spasms are intermittent which means they come and go. Blepharospasm initially starts as twitching of muscles around the eyes and then can progress and worsen in a state where the patient is not even able to open eyes….
Read Article →ABSTRACT PRES or Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a radiological condition presented by seizures, headache, loss of vision, and altered mental states. There occurs vasogenic edema of the white matter in the parietal lobes of the brain and posterior occipital part mainly. Magnetic resonance imaging, i.e. MRI availability has improved the recognition and correct diagnosis of the syndrome. PRES can…
Read Article →Abstract Regardless of the fact that dogs are a separate species, their bodies are functionally quite humanlike. Dogs’ kidneys eliminate toxins and maintain nutritional balance in their bodies. Kidneys also play a role in blood pressure management, red blood cell production, and calcium metabolization. When your pet’s kidney function is impaired, it might set off a chain reaction of health…
Read Article →ABSTRACT Osteopenia means lower bone density than the normal. Bone density or bone mineral density is a vital part of your bones as it is the assessment of the amount of minerals in your bones. Bone density is maximum around the age of 30 years. Level of BMD, i.e. bone mineral density, helps in evaluation of the chances of breaking…
Read Article →ABSTRACT Stiff person syndrome is an acquired rare neurological disorder which is presented by the progressive stiffness in the muscles and repetitive frequent episodes of painful spasms in the muscles. SPS or stiff person syndrome is also characterized by muscle rigidity which often becomes worse and improves on its own along with the muscular spasms. These spasms can occur randomly…
Read Article →ABSTRACT Ascites is a medical condition characterized by the building up of the fluid in the abdomen due to certain serious liver diseases. Due to excessive deposition of the fluid, the abdomen swells up leading to many signs and symptoms. A case is of confirmed ascites when the fluid amount reaches more than 25 ml (milliliters). This is the most…
Read Article →Abstract Diseases are not uncommon. We can see it everywhere. Everyone carries something within them. It could be a minor cold, tonsillitis, PCOS, diabetes, or asthma. However, some diseases occur infrequently, and only a few people are genetically predisposed to them! What we are about to discuss is one of these rare disorders. ISAACS Syndrome, also known as Continuous Muscle…
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