Eurasier

DWLM - Dandy-Walker-Like Malformation

Brain disease

Description: Abnormal development and structure of the cerebellum

Symptoms : Non-progressive mild to moderate cerebellar ataxia (truncal sway, subtly uncoordinated gait to episodic rolling or falling), reduced or absent menace reflex. Some dogs may have epileptic seizures, tremors, proprioceptive deficits, nystagmus (abnormal eye movement), strabismus

Age of onset : From a few weeks old

Frequency : 16% carriers

Gene involved : VLDLR

Tested mutation : c.1713delC

Transmission : Autosomal Recessive

Patent : -

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DM - Degenerative Myelopathy

Progressive paralysis

Description: Degenerative disease of the spinal cord causing progressive paralysis

Symptoms : Loss of coordination (ataxia) in the hind limbs until paraplegia, loss of urinary and fecal continence. If signs progress for a longer period of time, eventually weakness will develop in the front limbs.

Age of onset : Between 8 and 14 years old

Frequency : _

Gene involved : SOD1

Tested mutation : c.118G>A

Transmission : Autosomal Recessive

Patent : _

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