3. Rage syndrome in dogs
Rage syndrome (aka sudden onset aggression) is a disorder that makes certain dog breeds suddenly turn aggressive. The dogs will attack anybody around them, even if that person is their owner. They recover soon after the attack and will not even remember what they have done. Some will even calmly walk up to the person they just attacked as if nothing happened.Most attacks happen when a person suddenly approaches the dog when it is sleeping. The dog goes into a rage and attacks the person before suddenly stopping. There is usually little or no warning before the attack. However, the dog’s eyes will often look glazed before a rage attack.Rage syndrome is most common in Springer Spaniels, which is why it is also called Springer rage. It also affects Dobermans, Poodles, and Golden Retrievers. Unlike many other syndromes, it is a genetic disorder. However, it is rare. Roger Mugford was the first to research the disorder. He noted that affected animals start showing symptoms around seven and a half months of age. Other studies claim the onset to be as soon as three months or up to two years.
2. Small Dog Syndrome:
Small dog syndrome is a disorder only prevalent in small dogs. Dogs suffering from it will become overtly excited and aggressive when around humans and other dogs. They will often jump on their owners and other dogs and will growl and bite at anything they consider a threat. The smaller dogs will also avoid being around larger dogs and will often run to their owners whenever they see one. In their homes, they are usually very disobedient and will refuse every order. They will often lie on their owner’s beds and sofas and will refuse to leave when asked to. Small dog syndrome is often fueled by the behavior of the dog’s owner. It happens when the owner becomes lax with the dog’s training and allows it to get away with certain things they would not have allowed if the dog were larger. Obviously, few dog owners would allow their large dog to jump on people every time or to growl at other people and dogs indiscriminately
1. Limber Tail Syndrome:
Limber tail syndrome is another name for acute caudal myopathy. It is an affliction that makes a dog’s tail go limp. Affected dogs lose control of their tails, which just hang down as if they were ropes. The dogs cannot lift their tails, wag them sideways, or use them for anything else. Limber tail syndrome is caused when a dog engages in tiring activities or gets exposed to cold water. Blood does not reach the tail during the activity or exposure, causing it to swell. A part of the tail will usually remain stiff for some time before everything goes limp. Affected dogs will usually refuse to sit or eat because of the pain and swelling. They will also experience serious pain when passing feces. Hunting dogs are at the most risk, since they engage in tiring activities and are more likely to be exposed to cold water. There is good news, though. The syndrome usually goes away in few days, and the tail returns back to normal.
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