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Epilepsy

Breed: Rhodesian Ridgeback

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HSP's
Finnish Ridgeback Association
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Netherlands
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States
The Kennel Club
Condition
Epilepsy
Synonym
Epilepsie,Épilepsie,Epilepsi,Epilepsia,Epilepsie
Condition Description
Seizures and epileptic conditions
Specific Condition(s)
Seizures; Idiopathic epilepsy; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Scottie Cramp; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Paroxysmal Gluten-Sensitive Dyskinesia/ PGSD; Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Test Types(s)
MRI; physical exam; biochem
Type
Disease/ disorder
System
neurologic

HSP Test-Specific Data

Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Netherlands

HSP
HSP Name 2
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Nederland
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Seizures; Idiopathic epilepsy; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Scottie Cramp; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Paroxysmal Gluten-Sensitive Dyskinesia/ PGSD; Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Breed-specific Condition Descripton
https://www.rrcn.nl/verenigingsfokreglement-vfr/
Specific test type(s)
genetic/genomic
Required by HSP
Required Comment

Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Netherlands
Country code
ND

The Kennel Club

HSP
HSP Name 2
The Kennel Club
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Seizures; Idiopathic epilepsy; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Scottie Cramp; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Paroxysmal Gluten-Sensitive Dyskinesia/ PGSD; Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Breed-specific Condition Descripton

Clinical signs include muscle jerks or twitches especially during sleep or rest. These signs can begin between 6 weeks to 18 months in affected dogs and can progress to generalised seizures. Seizures can be triggered by resting or by visual stimulus (e.g. light).

See: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health-and-dog-care/health/getting-started-with-health-testing-and-screening/dna-testing/dna-test-jme/

 

Also see: https://ridgebackcentral.com/finally-hope-devastating-form-epilepsy-young-ridgebacks/

Specific test type(s)
genetic/genomic
Recommended
Recommended Comment

The Kennel Club's Assured Breeders must use the

All other breeders are strongly advised to also use the test.

Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
United Kingdom
Country code
UK
Additional Information
https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/hound/rhodesian-ridgeback/

Finnish Ridgeback Association

HSP
HSP Name 2
Suomen Ridgeback - yhdistys ry
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Seizures; Idiopathic epilepsy; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Scottie Cramp; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Paroxysmal Gluten-Sensitive Dyskinesia/ PGSD; Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Breed-specific Condition Descripton
Idiopathic epilepsy
Specific test type(s)
specific
Required Comment
-
Recommended Comment
-
Recognized
Recognized Comment
-
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Finland
Country code
FI
Additional Information
https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/RotuPDF.ashx?R=146&T=2

Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States

HSP
HSP Name 2
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Seizures; Idiopathic epilepsy; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Scottie Cramp; Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome/ CECS; Paroxysmal Gluten-Sensitive Dyskinesia/ PGSD; Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy
Breed-specific Condition Descripton

See: http://rrcus.org/health/

Specific test type(s)
specific; other
Recognized
Recognized Comment

A few articles are available on the club's website.

Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
United States
Country code
US
Additional Information
http://rrcus.org/health/genetic_defects.php
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