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#3) Hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)
What is it?
HYPP is a muscular disease caused by a genetic mutation that disrupts the sodium ion channel and results in an excessive amount of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia). This causes the muscles to contract more readily than normal. Horses with HYPP can experience unpredictable attacks of muscle tremors or paralysis, which in severe cases can lead to collapse and sudden death due to cardiac arrest or respiratory failure
What are the signs/symptoms?
- Muscle spasms/rippling
- Sweating
- Weakness
- Loud breathing
- Paralysis and collapse
How do we test for it?
Blood test will show elevated potassium levels and elevated muscle enzymes (CK and AST)
Genetic test with hair will confirm the disease
How do we treat it?
Acute attacks are treated by
- Administering Karo syrup orally 60-120mls at a time
- Administer acetazolamide orally
- Having a veterinarian administer Calcium and dextrose IV
How do we manage it?
- Limit triggers such as stress, fasting, diet changes, illness, general anesthesia
- During times of stress ensure they are on acetazolamide
- Frequent turnout and/or regular exercise
- Reduce dietary potassium (alfalfa and molasses)
How do we prevent it?
Stop breeding carriers of the gene
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