Wobbler Syndrome
Wobbler Syndrome or caudal cervical vertebral instability is a disease that affects large dogs, most notably old Doberman Pinschers and young Great Danes. Dogs with this disease have an abnormally formed spinal column that causes spinal cord compression. Dobermans or Great Danes that exhibit neck pain, have difficulty standing, or sway or “wobble” when walking may have Wobbler Syndrome.
Surgery is the best treatment, especially in advanced stages of the disease. A hormone treatment with corticosteroids (such as prednisone) offers temporary relief of spinal cord swelling.
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