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White dog shaker syndrome · Idiopathic cerebellitis · Little white shaker syndrome · Idiopathic tremor syndrome · Generalized tremor syndrome · Idiopathisches Zittern · Little White Shaker Disease · Steroid-responsive tremor syndrome · Steroid-responsive tremors
Shaker dog syndrome is an inflammatory condition affecting the cerebellum, which is the part of the brain responsible for coordinating voluntary muscle movements. This inflammation, believed to be an immune-mediated response where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own nervous tissue, leads to uncontrollable full-body tremors. The exact underlying cause of this brain inflammation remains unknown.
Symptoms typically appear suddenly between the ages of 6 months and 3 years, manifesting as severe full-body tremors that worsen with excitement or active movement. Owners may also notice rapid, involuntary eye movements in affected dogs.
The condition is highly treatable with corticosteroids, though it often requires a tapering therapy over several months or a low-dose, lifelong maintenance regimen. Total costs, including initial neurological diagnostics like MRIs and spinal fluid analysis, generally range from 1,500 to 4,500 EUR.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
More conditions affecting the Head / nervous system.
