Paroxysmal Dyskinesia in Dogs: Response to a Gluten-free, Hydrolyzed Diet (On-Demand)

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This quiz is for on-demand attendees of the presentation “Paroxysmal Dyskinesia in Dogs: Response to a Gluten-free, Hydrolyzed Diet” from the Purina Institute Microbiome Forum Virtual Event 2025. In order to obtain your RACE certificate for 0.5 CE hours, you must get a score of 80% or higher. You can retake the quiz as needed to pass.

This webinar is eligible for RACE credit through 15 December 2027.

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding paroxysmal dyskinesia (PD) in dogs?

PD is a genetic disorder limited to certain breeds

PD is a form of idiopathic epilepsy

PD involves episodic involuntary movements and is a differential for epileptic seizures

PD responds to anti-seizure medications

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Paroxysmal Dyskinesia episodes are mainly characterized by:

Abnormal mental status and absence of autonomic signs

Normal mental status and absence of autonomic signs

Normal mental status and presence of autonomic signs

Abnormal mental status and presence of autonomic signs

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The pattern of involuntary movements that characterizes paroxysmal dyskinesias mainly consists of:

Myoclonus and tremors

Dystonia and tremors

Dystonia and myokimia

Tremors and myoclonus

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding anti-gliadin antibodies in PD?

Anti-gliadin antibodies are reliable biomarkers of PD in any breed of dog.

Anti-gliadin antibodies have been validated as biomarkers only in Border Terriers

Anti-gliadin antibody levels decreased when Border Terriers with PD were fed a gluten-free diet

Anti-gliadin antibodies appear to be less reliable as indicators of PD in most breeds

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Feeding dogs with PD a gluten-free, hydrolyzed commercial diet

Increased the frequency of PD episodes

Increased the frequency and severity of PD episodes

Had no effect

Reduced PD episode frequency and reduced GI signs (vomiting, diarrhea)

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