Professor Jeju National University Jeju, Cheju-do, Republic of Korea
Abstract:
Background: Paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD) is a subtype of movement disorder characterized by recurrent, self-limiting abnormal and involuntary movements. In human medicine, PD is categorized into three distinct types based on the triggering behavior for symptom manifestation, and genetic mutations. However, in veterinary medicine, given the involvement of numerous breeds, the application of human criteria becomes ambiguous due to the presence of diverse genetic mutations. Also, studies of PD are limited.
Objectives: To describe how PD was diagnosed through video data and questionnaires filled out by owners, as well as how the patients were managed nutritionally and pharmacologicallyAnimal: Four small-breed dogs diagnosed with PD
Methods: case series
Results: This case series describe four dogs with paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD) presented for abnormal movement episodes. All patient were diagnosed by recorded video of episode and assessing motor activity, consciousness, duration, pre- or post-episodic behavior and the presence of autonomic signs. Magnetic resonance imaging studies in two dogs were unremarkable. Gluten free diet along with acetazolamide administration for two dogs, and gluten free diet for two dogs was given for treatment trial. The frequency of abnormal movement episode decreased in all patients.Conclusion and clinical relevance: PD can be diagnosed through detailed symptom description using videos and questionnaires. Once diagnosed, nutritional and medical management can be attempted for these dogs.
