Title: Scotty Cramp

'''Scottie Cramp''' is a disease in [[Scottish Terrier]]s causing spasms and hyperflexion and hyperextension of the legs.  It is caused by a disorder in [[serotonin]] metabolism that causes a deficiency of available serotonin.&lt;ref name=Ettinger_1995&gt;{{cite book|author1=Ettinger, Stephen J. |author2=Feldman, Edward C. |title=Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine|edition=4th|publisher=W.B. Saunders Company|year=1995|isbn=0-7216-6795-3}}&lt;/ref&gt;  It is inherited as an [[recessive gene|autosomal recessive]] trait.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | title = Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Disorders: Small Animals | work = The Merck Veterinary Manual | date = 2006 | url = http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/100419.htm | accessdate = 2007-02-11 }}&lt;/ref&gt;

Scotty Cramp occurs in puppies and young dogs.  Symptoms present after exercise or excitement and last a few minutes.  A goose-stepping gait and arched spine are often seen, and the dog may turn [[somersault]]s as it runs.  The symptoms usually resolve after ten minutes, but they may repeat several times in a day.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web|author=Braund, K.G.|year=2003|title=Paroxysmal Disorders|work=Braund's Clinical Neurology in Small Animals: Localization, Diagnosis and Treatment|url=http://www.ivis.org/advances/Vite/braund29/chapter_frm.asp?LA=1|accessdate=2007-01-28}}&lt;/ref&gt; Episodes of Scottie Cramp can also be triggered by added stress on the dog.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|last=dcwd|title=Genetic Issues Scottish Terrier Club of America -|url=https://stca.biz/about-the-breed/health/genetic-issues/|access-date=2021-09-15|website=Scottish Terrier Club of America|language=en-US}}&lt;/ref&gt;  At this time there is no known [[genetic testing]] available for Scottie Cramp, even though this is considered a genetic disease.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite journal|last=Paul Pion|first=D. V. M.|last2=Spadafori|first2=Gina|date=2017-08-08|title=Scottie Cramp in Dogs|url=https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&amp;id=10010374|journal=VIN.com}}&lt;/ref&gt; To diagnose Scottie Cramp, the veterinarian will perform a physical exam, a complete blood count, a biochemistry profile, and a urinalysis of the dog.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|title=Muscle Cramps in Scottish Terriers|url=https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/musculoskeletal/c_dg_hereditary_noninflammatory_scotty_cramp|access-date=2021-09-15|website=www.petmd.com|language=en}}&lt;/ref&gt;  If the diagnosis is unsure, a dose of [[methysergide]] can be given.  In affected dogs, this will block serotonin and increase the frequency and severity of the symptoms.&lt;ref name=Ettinger_1995/&gt;  [[Diazepam]] or [[acepromazine]] is used to control the symptoms of Scotty Cramp.  [[Tocopherol|Vitamin E]] may also be of some benefit.&lt;ref name=Chrisman_2003&gt;{{cite book|author1=Chrisman, Cheryl |author2=Clemmons, Roger |author3=Mariani, Christopher |author4=Platt, Simon |title=Neurology for the Small Animal Practitioner|edition=1st|publisher=Teton New Media|year=2003|isbn=1-893441-82-2}}&lt;/ref&gt;  Because Scotty Cramp is inherited, affected dogs and their parents and siblings should not be bred.

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