Vizsla Muscle Disease
There is a recently recognised disease in the Hungarian Vizsla. It is a breed associated muscle disorder known as ‘Vizsla Inflammatory Polymyopathy’ or VIP for short. The principal clinical signs are:
- swallowing problems
- regurgitation
- excessive foamy drooling
- muscle wasting (especially around the head)
This website describes the disease in more detail and also provides information on diagnosis and treatment. Here is some veterinary information and a recent research article.
We need to hear from any Vizsla owner, breeder, or vet who has had experience of the condition. Please make contact.