Cerebellar ataxia in dogs
Disease or degeneration of the cerebellum, the brain's coordination centre. It causes an uncoordinated, wobbly gait, tremors, a high-stepping walk and balance problems. Some forms are inherited and progressive, affecting movement over time.
4 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Cerebellar ataxia, including Gordon Setter, American Staffordshire Terrier, Old English Sheepdog, Spinone Italiano. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.9 to 12.5 years.
Cerebellar ataxia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- neurological condition
- Breeds affected
- 4 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Cerebellar ataxia is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Cerebellar ataxia (4), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.