title: A presumptive case of gluten sensitivity in a border terrier: a multisystem disorder?
abstract: Paroxysmal gluten-sensitive dyskinesia (previously termed canine epileptoid cramping syndrome) is a condition of Border terriers in which the leading manifestation is neurological. The authors describe a case they believe to represent the first report of a Border terrier with a combination of neurological signs, atopy, positive serological results for anti-transglutaminase 2 (TG2 IgA) and anti-gliadin (AGA IgG) antibodies, and signs suggestive of gastrointestinal disease with pathological changes in the gastrointestinal tract-seemingly responsive to a gluten-free diet. As such, the authors suggest that gluten sensitivity in Border terriers may manifest as a multisystem disease in a similar manner to that seen in human beings.
authors: Dovecote Veterinary Hospital, 5 Delven Lane, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2LJ, UK.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Lowrie
authors: Department of Neurology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Hadjivassiliou
authors: Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF, UK.
authors: D S
authors: DS
authors: Sanders
authors: Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA, UK.
authors: O A
authors: OA
authors: Garden
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D004285:Dogs; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D005983:Glutens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D005983:Glutens
keywords: Atopy; Dermatology; Dyskinesia; Inflammatory Bowel Disease; Neurology