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Canine multiple system degeneration (CMSD)

General description

Canine Multiple System Degeneration is associated with cerebellar ataxia starting at 3 -6 months of age. First clinical sign is typically an intention tremor of the head followed by movement disorders. Most dogs were euthanized at 1-2 years of age.

Breeds

Chinese Crested Dog, Kerry Blue Terrier

Detailed description

Canine Multiple System Degeneration (CMSD) is a fatal, hereditary movement disorder. Affected dogs develop cerebellar ataxia at 3-6 months of age. First clinical sign was typically an intention tremor of the head, followed by goose-stepping gait in the thoracic limbs. Due to progressive instability falls get frequenter. Most dogs were euthanasized at 1-2 years of age.

Canine Multiple System Degeneration - Chinese Crested Dog

The symptoms described in this breed can be found in the text above.

Order details
Test number8575
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration7-14 working days
Test specifications
Symptom complexneurological
Age of onset3-6 months
Causalitycausally
GeneSERAC1
MutationDEL
LiteratureOMIA:001468-9615

Canine Multiple System Degeneration - Kerry Blue Terrier

The symptoms described in this breed can be found in the text above.

Order details
Test number8575
Sample material0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration7-14 working days
Test specifications
Symptom complexneurological
Age of onset3-6 months
Causalitycausally
GeneSERAC1
MutationC-T
LiteratureOMIA:001468-9615