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Comparison of Clinical Features of Intervertebral Disc Extrusions in English Cocker Spaniels, French Bulldogs and Dachshunds.

Jad Abouzeid, Nick Grapes, Sam Khan, Steven De Decker, Paul Freeman

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Jad AbouzeidNeurology and Neurosurgery, Southfields Veterinary Specialists, Part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, Cranes Point, Gardiners Lane South, Basildon SS14 3AP, UK.
Nick GrapesNeurology and Neurosurgery, Davies Veterinary Specialists, Part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, Manor Farm Business Park, High Gobion SG5 3HR, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-8849-5508
Sam KhanQueen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK.
Steven De DeckerDepartment of Clinical Science & Services, Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield AL9 7TA, UK.
Paul FreemanQueen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-6326-5573

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE) is a common neurological condition in veterinary medicine, with chondrodystrophic breeds being particularly susceptible. Studies have compared breed-related risks and clinical characteristics, but here, we investigate the disease in three common chondrodystrophic breeds, the English cocker spaniel, French bulldog and dachshund, and aim to describe and compare the clinical features and anatomical distribution between them. We performed a multicentre retrospective observational study that included 465 dachshunds, 327 French bulldogs and 145 English cocker spaniels with an imaging confirmed diagnosis of IVDE. The mean age at presentation differed in all three breeds, with the French bulldog presenting youngest and English cocker spaniels presenting oldest. IVDE was most common in the thoracolumbar region in all three breeds, although French bulldogs showed the highest proportion of cervical IVDE, dachshunds the highest proportion of thoracolumbar IVDE, and English cocker spaniels the highest proportion of lumbosacral IVDE. The results of this study suggest a differing clinical presentation for IVDE between these three breeds with regard to both the age of onset and the anatomical region most likely to be affected.

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caninechondrodystrophicdachshundEnglish cocker spanielFrench bulldogintervertebral disc diseaseintervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE)spinal cord injury

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