Genetics
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Genetic Answers
My dog was diagnosed with dominant progressive retinal atrophy — what are the next steps?
Dominant Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Can craniomandibular osteopathy be prevented through breeding?
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Which dog breeds are at risk for von willebrand disease iii and can it be prevented?
Von Willebrand disease III (Nederlandse Kooikerhondje)
My dog was diagnosed with autosomal recessive severe combined immunodeficiency — what are the next steps (Frisian Water Dog)?
Autosomal Recessive Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (Frisian Water Dog)
What's the treatment plan for epidermolytic hyperkeratosis in dogs?
Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis
How much does glaucoma treatment cost for Basset Hounds?
Glaucoma (Basset Hound)
How do I tell if my dog has haemangiosarcoma?
Haemangiosarcoma
What should I do if my Malamute has been diagnosed with polyneuropathy?
Early-Onset Progressive Polyneuropathy (Alaskan Malamute)
What's the treatment plan for chondrodysplasia in dogs?
Chondrodysplasia
What are the signs of congenital keratoconjunctivitis sicca and ichthyosiform dermatosis in dogs?
Congenital Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Ichthyosiform Dermatosis
Genetic Conditions
Portosystemic Vascular Anomalies
Portosystemic vascular anomalies (PSVAs) are congenital (present at birth) malformations of the blood vessels. In this condition, blood from
Early-Onset Progressive Polyneuropathy (Alaskan Malamute)
Early-onset progressive polyneuropathy Alaskan Malamute type is a genetic condition affecting Alaskan Malamute dogs that leads to the dysfun
Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4
CRD-NPHP4 and cord1-PRA (also known as CRD4 or CRD SWD) are the two known types of Cone-Rod Dystrophy in dachshunds. Genetic mutations in th
Osteosarcoma (Greyhound)
Osteosarcoma is a genetic bone cancer affecting Greyhound dogs. Though the specific genetic mutation is unknown, it appears to be associated
Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy
Benign familial juvenile epilepsy, also known as remitting focal epilepsy, is a genetic disease affecting Lagotto Romagnolo dogs. A mutation
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia
Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) affects the cilia, microscopic hair-like structures lining various body parts, including the respiratory tr
Degenerative Myelopathy (Bernese Mountain Dog)
Degenerative myelopathy SOD1B is a genetic mutation only found in Bernese Mountain dogs. It is caused by a mutation of the SOD1 gene. It is
Gangliosidosis
Gangliosidosis is an inherited neurological disorder seen in Shiba Inus and caused by a mutation in the beta-galactosidase gene. This mutati
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia Type I
Glanzmann Thrombasthenia Type 1 (GT) is an inherited bleeding disorder first identified in Pyrenean Mountain Dogs (Great Pyrenees). It's cau
Centronuclear Myopathy (Labrador Retriever)
Centronuclear myopathy is an inherited muscle disorder found in Labrador Retrievers and caused by a mutation in the HACD1 gene. The conditio
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