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Dzieduszycki, A.M.; Zlamal, A.; Ryba, M.S.; Grieb, P.; Taraszewska, A.; Kruszewicz, A.G.; Jakucinski, M.
Myelopathy in cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cubs treated with citidinediphosphocholine (CDP-Choline)
2004 Conference Proceeding
Cheetah status: two adult male and one 6 years old female "Giza", who gave birth to 7 kittens on 29th Feb 2003 in her 3rd brood. In one of the 10 weeks old cubs there was observed ataxia for the first time. Preliminary diagnosis based on bacteriological, parasitological and neurological methods. All found pathogens were treated adequately. Additionally, antiviral drug was administered for several days. In order to stop the progressive development of ataxia a neuroprotective drug (CDP-choline) was introduced orally. Neurological reflexes were controlled daily until the improvement of the animals' mobility was achieved.
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