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Re: EIC Tests

That about the reflex is interesting. How does one test for patellar reflexes in a dog, the same as in a human, by striking the knee? I've seen only one collapse that might have been EIC, and it was many years before the condition was generally known, but it would be useful to have a good test to use in case I see another possible EIC collapse. If no one knows, I'll ask my vet the next time I see him.

Re: EIC Tests

peggy Stevens
That about the reflex is interesting. How does one test for patellar reflexes in a dog, the same as in a human, by striking the knee? I've seen only one collapse that might have been EIC, and it was many years before the condition was generally known, but it would be useful to have a good test to use in case I see another possible EIC collapse. If no one knows, I'll ask my vet the next time I see him.


Here's a video of how it's done:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqlvfBDloXw

Re: EIC Tests

Thanks for the link! The videos were very interesting.

Just a small suggestion: When giving a website address, it is really easy to make it a direct link (rather than a copy and paste). When you are composing a post, there is a link directly above the input box that says "bb code". It inserts a list of easy codes you can use for adding things to your post. If you use the url code, the web address becomes a link to the page. I notice that only a few people use this and it is a real time saver for the readers.