Muscular Dystrophy (MD) – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
...to the DMD gene. The variant analysed in this test is found in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and is sometimes known as Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Muscular Dystrophy (CKCS-MD)....
MCAD Deficiency – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
...(MCADD). This results in a build-up of medium-chain fatty acids, causing neurological symptoms such as fatigue and seizures. In dogs, MCAD Deficiency is found in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel....
Macrothrombocytopenia (MTC) – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
...apparently healthy animal. The variant in this test occurs in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and is caused by a recessive mutation in TUBB1. This form is generally considered mild:...
CombiBreed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
...Heterozygosity percentage is a measure of your dog’s individual genetic diversity. Information about individual tests in this package is available in the section ‘Included Tests’ on this page. We accept...
Copper toxicosis in Labrador Retrievers
...informed decisions to avoid producing puppies with two copies of the ATP7B mutation, which would greatly reduce the likelihood of severe copper accumulation. This is achieved by avoiding the mating...
Degenerative Myelopathy Exon 2 (SOD1A)
...Border Collie Borzoi Boxer Boykin Spaniel Cardigan Welsh Corgi Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Chesapeake Bay Retriever Czechoslovakian Wolfdog English Springer Spaniel French Bulldog German Shepherd Dog Glen of Imaal Terrier...
Xanthinuria, type 2 – Spaniel variant
...by a recessive mutation to the gene MOCOS. The variant of the disorder analysed in this test is found in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel. Related...
Myxomatous Valvular Degeneration (MMVD, 3 variants)
...the atrium (regurgitation). This leads to heart failure over time. The disease occurs more often in males and breeds like Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Dachshunds. Three mutations are tested...
Episodic Falling Disease – EFS (External Lab)
Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), also called Episodic Hypertonicity, Hyperekplexia or Paroxysmal Exercise-Induced Dystonia, is a neurological disorder found in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The disease causes episodes of muscle...
Episodic Falling Disease – EFS (External Patent Lab)
Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS), also called Episodic Hypertonicity, Hyperekplexia or Paroxysmal Exercise-Induced Dystonia, is a neurological disorder found in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The disease causes episodes of muscle...
Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CCS, DE-CC)
Congenital Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and Ichthyosiform Dermatosis (CKCSID), colloquially known as ‘Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome’, is a disorder found in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. There are two elements to...
Primary Immunodeficiency Type 2 (PIPS2, CARMIL2-related) – CKCS
...unable to produce a protein critical for proper immune function, making them highly susceptible to respiratory infections. This variant of the disorder is specifically found in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels....
Degenerative Myelopathy Exon 2 (DM Exon 2)
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is an incurable progressive neurodegenerative disease of the spinal cord. Neurodegenerative diseases are characterised by progressive loss of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) which...
Macrothrombocytopenia (MTC) – Cairn and Norfolk Terrier
...is found in the Norfolk Terrier and Cairn Terrier, and is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene TUBB1. A related version occurs in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel....
Degenerative Myelopathy Exon 2 (DM Exon 2) (External Patent Lab)
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is an incurable progressive neurodegenerative disease of the spinal cord. Neurodegenerative diseases are characterised by progressive loss of neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) which...