Digital hyperkeratosis (DH/HFH)

General description

This disease is also called “Corny Feet” as the main symptom is thickening and hardening of the footpads. First symptoms appear at an age of 10 weeks to 12 months (Dogue de Bordeaux) and at an age of 4-9 months (Irish Terrier and Kromfohrländers). Affected dogs suffer from painful cracks and crevices sometimes leading to secondary infections.

Breeds

Dogue de Bordeaux, Irish Terrier, Kromfohrländer

Detailed description

This disease is also called “corny feet” as the main symptom is thickening and hardening of the footpads. First symptoms appear at an age of 10 weeks to 12 months (Dogue de Bordeaux) and at an age of 4-9 months (Irish Terrier and Kromfohrländers). Affected dogs suffer from painful cracks and crevices sometimes leading to secondary infections. Additionally in Irish Terriers and Kromfohrländers, nail growth is accelerated so that nails are deformed and crumbly. As footpads and nails were cared for lifespan and quality are normal.

Digital Hyperkeratosis (DH) - Dogue de Bordeaux

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

Order details

Test number	8472
Sample material	0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT)
Test duration	3-5 working days

Test specifications

Symptom complex	skeletal
Causality	causally
Gene	KRT16
Mutation	COMPLEX

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Digital Hyperkeratosis (DH) - Irish Terrier, Kromfohrländer