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Degenerative Myelopathy
Breed: Welsh Corgi Cardigan
Breeds in this Condition
Breeds
Condition
Degenerative Myelopathy
Synonym
DM,Degenerative Myelopathie,Myélopathie dégénérative,Degenerativ myelopati,Degeneratiivinen myelopatia,Degeneratieve Myelopathie
Condition Description
DM is an incompletely penetrant autosomal recessive disease, usually affecting dogs 5 years of age or older. The mutation tested for in most breeds is the SOD1:c.118A, referred to as SOD1-A or exon 2. In the Bernese Mountain Dog breed two direct DNA tests
Specific Condition(s)
Degenerative Myelopathy
Test Types(s)
genetic/genomic; necropsy
Specific test/ grading system 1
Can only be definitively diagnosed by post-mortem examination of the spine
Type
Disease/ disorder
System
Neurological
Anatomic Location
spine
HSP Test-Specific Data
Welsh Corgi Association (Canada)
HSP
HSP Name 2
Welsh Corgi Association (Canada)
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
DM; genes: SOD1; SOD1-B
Breed-specific Condition Descripton
Specific test type(s)
genetic/genomic
Recommended Comment
Reputable breeders test hips.
Recognized
Recognized Comment
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
"Degenerative Myelopathy is a degeneration of the nervous and supportive tissue of the spinal cord in the lower back region which causes rear leg weakness and eventual paralysis. DM is usually late age in onset (9 years and older). DM has both genetic and environmental triggers. Recently a DNA test has been developed in the USA. This test is new and relatively unproven at this time, thus not all breeders have incorporated it into their routines. The test is a great diagnostic tool and can help evaluate whether or not the issue is DM or a disk disease." Source: http://pembrokewelshcorgis.ca/about-corgis/health-concerns/
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Canada
Country code
CA
Finnish Welsh Corgi Society
HSP
HSP Name 2
Suomen Welsh Corgi Seura - Finska Welsh Corgi Sällskapet ry
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
DM; genes: SOD1; SOD1-B
Breed-specific Condition Descripton
Degenerative Myelopathy;
Specific test type(s)
genetic/genomic;
Required Comment
-
Recommended Comment
-
Recognized
Recognized Comment
-
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Finland
Country code
FI
Additional Information