Health

Skeletal dysplasia 2 (SD2) is an inherited disorder that causes a mild form of disproportionate dwarfism consisting of short legs with normal body length and width.

Spinal dysraphism (SD) in Weimaraner dogs is a genetic disorder present at birth that results from faulty embryonic development, leading to an abnormal gait as well as weakness and lack of coordination in the rear legs.

Hypomyelination in Weimaraners leads to tremors during puppyhood that often resolve by 3-4 months of age.

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) in the Sloughi is a late onset inherited rod-cone dysplasia that leads to visual impairment. Also known as rod-cone dysplasia 1a (or RCD1A).

GM1 gangliosidosis in the Shiba Inu breed (SI-GM1) is a progressive, lethal disorder caused by abnormal accumulation of a fatty molecule important for normal functioning of nerve cells in the brain.

Autosomal recessive amelogenesis imperfecta (ARAI), also known as familial enamel hypoplasia (FEH), is an inherited genetic disorder of tooth enamel that occurs in Samoyeds.

X-linked myotubular myopathy in Rottweilers is an inherited muscle disease that manifests with severe, progressive muscle atrophy in puppies.

Neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD) in Rottweiler dogs is a degenerative neurological disease characterized by uncoordinated movements and tremors.