title: Spontaneous laryngeal paralysis in four white-coated German shepherd dogs.
abstract: Four cases of spontaneous laryngeal paralysis in juvenile white-coated German shepherd dogs are described. The presenting signs were typical for laryngeal paralysis, with stridor present in all four cases. Laryngoscopy revealed bilateral laryngeal paralysis in three cases, and unilateral paralysis in one. Concurrent megaoesophagus was also identified in one dog. All dogs underwent surgical treatment for laryngeal paralysis. Euthanasia was performed in one case due to intractable regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia. A possible association with white coat colour is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Veterinary Centre, Roslin, Midlothian.
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Ridyard
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Corcoran
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tasker
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Willis
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Welsh
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Demetriou
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000401:mortality / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair; D008297:Male; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000662:veterinary; D012880:Skin Pigmentation; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*