Rage syndrome | |
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Other names | A22, episodic dyscontrol, stimulus-responsive psychomotor epilepsy, Mental lapse aggression syndrome |
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The Malinois was the first breed to have a specific genetic polymorphism linked to rage syndrome. | |
Specialty | Neurology |
Symptoms | |
Complications | Behavioral euthanasia |
Usual onset | 1–3 years old |
Duration | Lifelong |
Causes | Unknown |
Risk factors | PolyA(22) (in Malinois), DAT-VNTR (in Malinois), likely other genetic factors, breed, other seizures |
Diagnostic method | EEG, with complete exclusion of other medical conditions via thorough medical testing |
Differential diagnosis | Any untreated illness (Pathophysiological aggression) or behavioral condition |
Prevention | Selective breeding, Health testing (PolyA(22) test, in Malinois) |
Management | Anticonvulsants, muzzling, barrier use, lifestyle changes |
Medication | Antiepileptic drugs (Phenobarbital) |
Prognosis | Generally poor |
Rage syndrome is a rare seizure disorder in dogs, characterized by explosive aggression.[1][2][3]
It is frequently confused with idiopathic aggression, a term for aggression with no identifiable cause. Rage syndrome is most often a misdiagnosis of dogs with an unrelated, but more common, form of aggression. Although the scientific evidence is limited, it is thought to be genetic in origin, and is heritable.[4] It is treated with antiepileptics.[5]
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