Spontaneous laryngeal paralysis in four white-coated German shepherd dogs

Four cases of spontaneous laryngeal paralysis in juvenile white-coated Germ an shepherd dogs are described. The presenting signs were typical for laryn geal paralysis, with strider present in all four cases. Laryngoscopy reveal ed bilateral laryngeal paralysis in three cases, and unilateral paralysis i n one. Concurrent megaoesophagus was also identified in one dog. All dogs u nderwent surgical treatment for laryngeal paralysis. Euthanasia was perform ed in one case due to intractable regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia. A possible association with white coat colour is discussed.