Microglossia in three littermate puppies.
Three of five two-day-old Miniature Schnauzer puppies were diagnosed as having 'bird-tongue,' a microglossia that prevents normal nursing. With intensive nursing care, the puppies survived to seven weeks of age, then deteriorated and were euthanized. From clinical and pathological examinations, a multi-system defect is suspected, though no primary neuromuscular abnormality could be determined.
Dallas Dental Service Animal Clinic, TX 75251, USA.
R B
RB
Wiggs
H B
HB
Lobprise
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A
de Lahunta
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000002:abnormalities*; D005260:Female; D014059:Tongue