Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures, NEWS
This neurologic condition starts very early in life and affects normal brain function. It’s linked to changes in a protein involved in cell repair, which can lead to seizures and other neurologic signs in puppies.
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Signs and symptoms
Affected puppies are often underweight from birth and require intensive nursing care. They can develop cerebellar signs (uncoordinated, difficulty with movement) and seizures.
Signs develop between 4-6 weeks of age.Uncover health risks with Embark
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Diagnosis
Unless a genetic basis is suspected due to the age, breed, or history of the dog, diagnostics must be performed to rule out infectious, inflammatory, or neoplastic causes.
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Treatment
Currently there is no treatment for NEWS. Due to the severity of their neurologic signs, NEWS puppies do not survive to adulthood.
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What to do if your dog is at risk
Actions
- Talk to your vet about your dog’s NEWS result so they can help guide care and monitoring.
- Signs such as weakness, tremors, or seizures usually appear within the first few days of life.
- Affected puppies may need help nursing, staying warm, and maintaining hydration.
- Sadly, this condition is often severe and rapidly progressive, but your vet can help ensure your puppy remains as comfortable as possible.
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Genetic Information
This mutation was first described in Poodles.
This disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, meaning that affected dogs must have two copies of the mutation to show clinical signs.
Gene names:
ATF2 ‐ chr
Inheritance type:
recessive
Citations:
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Breeds affected
This health condition affects the following breeds
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