Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) now also in Heideterriers Congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) is a congenital neuromuscular disease that leads to pronounced muscle weakness in affected dogs. The symptoms are particularly noticeable after physical activity, stress or excitement. In addition to the Altdänischer Vorstehhund, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Jack Russell Terrier and Parson Russell Terrier breeds, […]
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Larynxparalysis with polyneuropathy type 3 (LPPN3) now also available for Great Danes Further information can be found here Order now Image source: iStock
Von Willebrand Disease Type 3 (vWD3) now also in Havanese Further information can be found here Order now Image source: Adobe Stock
Delayed Postoperative Hemorrhage (DEPOH) with Hyperfibrinolysis in English Springer Spaniels and Welsh Springer Spaniels Further information can be found here Order now Image source: Shutterstock
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) now also in Eurasier and Nova Scotia Duck Trolling Retriever Further information can be found here Order now Image source: Adobe Stock
Combination Dalmatian Further information can be found here Order now Image source: Adobe Stock
Microphthalmia in the Portuguese Water Dog In Portuguese Water Dogs, a genetic variant in the DNAJC21 gene has been identified that causes microphthalmia with defects of the hematopoietic system (hematopoietic defects). Affected dogs show a unilateral or bilateral reduction of the eyes to less than 50% of the normal size. In addition, other ocular defects […]
Lysosomal storage disease (LSD) in the Weimaraner Lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs) are a diverse group of inherited disorders characterized by progressive neurological symptoms. A hereditary cause of LSD has been identified in several dog breeds, including Dalmatians and Dobermans. A hereditary variant in the CNP gene associated with LSD has also been identified in the […]
Genetic testing for DCM in the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a disease of the heart muscle. Because the left ventricle (which is responsible for the main pumping action of the heart) is thickened, dilated and weakened in DCM, the heart cannot pump blood effectively through the body. An autosomal recessive […]
