Symptoms and treatment of English Springer rabies syndrome
English Springer anger syndrome, also called sudden-onset aggression or anger rush syndrome, is a rare type of behavior problem known to affect certain breeds of English Springer Spaniels and Cocker Spaniels. The Rabies Syndrome causes the dog to act violently, without any kind of warning to its owner, which makes it a very serious problem. This article looks at some of the symptoms and possible treatments for the disease.
Studies have shown that this syndrome is more prevalent in red, gold, and black cocker spaniels, with certain lines being more prone to developing the condition. The term “Springer Rage” comes from a particular line of the English Springer Spaniel. English Springer Spaniels that are bred from show lines have been known to be affected.
Vets have been able to trace the line back to an English Springer Spaniel that won a show at the Westminster Kennel Club. Later, the dog was used as stud, causing rage syndrome to spread throughout the breed. Purebred English Springer Spaniels are not known to develop this problem.
Symptoms include the dog acting as it normally would for up to a minute and without warning or provocation will aggressively attack another person or animal. A dog may also go into a rigid type of alert mode and become glazed over before an episode occurs.
After the event occurs, the dog reverts to its normal personality. He will have no idea what has happened, nor will he realize that he has done something wrong. The dog may even act friendly towards the person or animal he has just attacked.
English Springer rage syndrome is believed to begin to appear when the dog is around seven and a half months old. It can also appear earlier, around three months, or later, after one or two years. Every dog is different, but it is believed that it appears during one of five critical learning stages for dogs.
Rage syndrome is often confused with other types of aggressive disorders, as well as rabies, because some of the symptoms are similar. Generally, only a veterinarian who specializes in neurology will be able to provide a diagnosis of rage syndrome. There are several ways to treat rage syndrome, such as antiepileptics.
Unfortunately, each case and the breed of the affected dog is different, so there is nothing that better cures or controls the disease. In some cases, owners and veterinarians have no choice but to put the affected animal to sleep. This is due to the extremely serious nature of the condition.
English Springer rage syndrome is genetically inherited by English Springer Spaniel show dog lines. It is a serious problem that causes a dog to suddenly attack without any potential cause and with very little warning. A vet who specializes in neurology will be able to diagnose the problem and help owners develop a treatment program.
