Degenerative myelopathy in an adult miniature poodle.
Degenerative myelopathy was diagnosed at necropsy of an adult Miniature Poodle with a 33-month history of progressive pelvic limb ataxia and proprioceptive deficit. Microscopic examination of the cord revealed diffuse degenerative myelopathy. Degenerative myelopathy is usually seen in adult, large-breed dogs and progresses over a period of months. In this case, the myelopathy progressed slowly and the degree of paralysis became more extensive than usually seen.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004285:Dogs; D008297:Male; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000662:veterinary*