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Neuropathic disorders in Leonberger
dogs:
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The Annual General Meeting decided in September 2010 that
the ILU would give a recommendation for LPN1 genetic testing in
relation to breeding and that the Union would keep an official
list of LPN1 test results.
If your dog has been tested, please forward a copy of the test
result for inclusion into the list to:
secretary@leonbergerunion.com
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A variety of neuropathic disorders have been
found in dogs and thus in Leonbergers, some of them can best be compared with
Charcot-Marie-Tooth in humans, others are Cerebellum Ataxia Leuco Encophalo
Myelopathy, Wobbler Syndrome, Degenerative Myleopathy
A problem is that more or less the same symptoms
may be caused by many diseases, included poisoning, hyperthyroism and
infections.
In case a dog has a strange gait, has problems to stay on its feet, has his
voice changed, has problems breathing, the possibility of a neuropathic disorder
must not be overlooked.
Studies of Leonberger Polyneuropathy
in Minnesota and Switzerland have resulted in a genetic test for the early form
of LPN with early onset (before the age of 3 years).
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Leonberger affected by Polyneurpoathy.
Notice
the amyotrophy of the hind legs.
(After S. Blot) |
Leonberger affected by Polyneuropathy.
Notice
the way the front feet are placed and the amyothrophy of the hind
legs. (after S. Blot) |
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