Dog

Dwarfism is a slowing of growth. Pituitary dwarfism in German Shepherds produces perfectly proportioned but much smaller dogs. It is caused by a dysfunction of the pituitary gland which reduces the plasma concentrations of growth and thyroid hormones. This hormonal alteration usually results in malformations of the genitalia. These dogs can lead a normal life if they receive appropriate hormonal treatment.

Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the orexin receptor. Affected dogs are sleepy and cannot stay awake for long periods. The first signs appear between 4 weeks and 6 months. Narcolepsy is not life-threatening.

Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the orexin receptor. Affected dogs are sleepy and cannot stay awake for long periods. The first signs appear between 4 weeks and 6 months. Narcolepsy is not life-threatening.

Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the orexin receptor. Affected dogs are sleepy and cannot stay awake for long periods. The first signs appear between 4 weeks and 6 months. Narcolepsy is not life-threatening.

Cerebellar ataxia (NCL-A) is a genetic defect characterised by the accumulation of lipofuscin in the nervous system resulting in balance disorders, ambulation and uncontrolled muscle contractions. This test is licensed from INRA / ENVA.

Neural ceroid-lipofuscinosis is a genetic defect characterised by progressive behavioural changes, hyperactivity, dementia, aggression, loss of coordination, ataxia, delayed postural responses, blindness and slow responses to pupillary light.

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis is a genetic defect characterised by progressive behavioural changes, hyperactivity, dementia, aggression, loss of coordination, ataxia, delayed postural responses, blindness and slow responses to pupillary light.

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis is a genetic defect characterised by a visual deficit that progresses to complete blindness, as well as progressive anxiety, cognitive and motor degeneration and lack of coordination.

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis is a genetic defect characterised by cognitive impairment, blindness and anxiety.

Neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis is a genetic defect whose first clinical signs usually appear before the age of 2 years and include hypermetriosis, dysmetria, paraparesis, ataxia and progressive psychomotor degeneration. Unlike many other NCLs, American bulldogs with NCL10 do not show signs of brain dysfunction or blindness.