Species: Dog
Condition: Canine Multiple System Degeneration
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
It is a hereditary disorder affecting Kerry Blue Terriers and Chinese Crested Dogs, characterized by head-shaking when a puppy tries to focus on something, and later on progress to exaggerated, goose-stepping movements. Affected puppies are born normal and only start to develop signs of the condition at about four months of age. When dogs are about 12-18 months of age, the condition will develop into a more severe disorder. Affected dogs suffer from mobility difficulties and may fall frequently. These dogs become incapacitated by the time they are about two years old.
Breeds exposed to Canine Multiple System Degeneration – Research Reference
Dalmatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dalmatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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