Canine multifocal retinopathy (BEST1: c.73C>T)
Multifocal retinopathy is an eye disease with symptoms appearing between 11 and 16 weeks of age. Affected dogs have multiple circular areas of retinal detachment. Fluid accumulates under the detached retina, resulting in blistering of the eye. The disease progresses slowly and does not usually lead to blindness.
This test is also recommended for Boxer, Boston Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Jack Russel Terrier, Pyrenean Mountain Dog, Miniature Spitz, Rhodesian Ridgeback as part of the breeding program established by the Flemish government (see official program).
Transmission
Autosomal recessiveBreed
American Bulldog, Boerboel, Bullmastiff, Cairn Terrier, Dogo Canario, English Bulldog, French Bulldog, French Mastiff, Great Pyrenees, Havanese, Italian Corso Dog, Jack Russell Terrier, Mastiff, Pomeranian, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Australian Shepherd, Boxer, Miniature American Shepherd, Boston Terrier



