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wobbler syndrome

 
Veterinary Dictionary: wobbler syndrome
 

Incoordination in horses and dogs.

  • canine w. s. — compression of the cervical spinal cord caused by caudal cervical vertebral malformation-malarticulation or instability. Seen most commonly in large and giant breed dogs, particularly Great Danes and Dobermans. Affected dogs show an ataxia of the hindlimbs and occasionally the forelimbs. There is a base-wide stance with proprioceptive deficits and possibly neck pain. See also hourglass compression.
  • equine w. s. — see enzootic equine incoordination.
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