Episodic Falling

Episodic Falling (EF) is a muscle condition which causes episodes, often following exercise, of varying length and severity. Muscles, mostly of the limbs, will spasm which can cause collapse.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the BCAN gene.

Gill JL, Tsai KL, Krey C, Noorai RE, Vanbellinghen JF, Garosi LS, Shelton GD, Clark LA, Harvey RJ. A canine BCAN microdeletion associated with episodic falling syndrome. Neurobiol Dis. 2012 Jan;45(1):130-6