Hypomyelination/Shaking puppy syndrome (SPS)
Hypomyelination/Shaking puppy syndrome (SPS)
General description
The disease is caused by disruption of myelination in the spinal cord. Affected dogs show a generalized tremor at age of 12 to 14 days.
Breeds
English Springer Spaniel, Weimaraner
Order details
| Test number | 8443 |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 3-5 working days |
Test specifications
| Inheritance | autosomal recessive |
Detailed description
The disease is caused by disruption of myelination in the spinal cord. Affected dogs show a generalized tremor at age of 12 to 14 days. The severity of thremor can vary between litter mates. The dogs can ambulate, but show a “hopping” gait in the hind limbs. The tremor is not present when the dogs are at rest or asleep and diminishes over time by 3 to 4 months of age.
