Star gazing in a dog: atypical manifestation of upper gastrointestinal disease.
A Yorkshire terrier dog was presented for episodes of "star gazing" behavior expressed as upward raising of the head and neck extension with subsequent staring at the ceiling or sky. Erosive gastritis with reflux esophagitis was diagnosed. Treatment of these conditions was associated with resolution of the behavior, suggesting a causal link.
Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, Department of Clinical Sciences, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7C6.
Marie-Pier
MP
Poirier-Guay
Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, Department of Clinical Sciences, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7C6.
Marie-Claude
MC
Bélanger
Faculté de médecine vétérinaire de l'Université de Montréal, Department of Clinical Sciences, 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 7C6.
Diane
D
Frank
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D005756:Gastritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013239:Stereotyped Behavior
D009853:Omeprazole