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Rage syndrome, also known as sudden onset aggression or or avalanche of rage syndrome, is a rare but serious behavioural problem that has been reported most commonly in the English Springer Spaniel but also in a variety of other dog breeds. It is often misdiagnosed as it can be confused with other forms of aggression. It is thought to be genetic in origin and is inheritable. A variety of treatments are available, but will need to be tailored to the individual needs of the specific dog. The term rage syndrome is attributed to Dr. Roger A. Mugford, an English animal behaviour consultant. Seizures could cause neurological abnormalities that could cause brain damage and often result in random spurts of rage.
The rage syndrome has no connection to rabies, for which its name is often mistaken.