Species: Dog
Condition: Glycogenosis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Glycogen storage disease or glycogenosis is a genetic disease of dogs characterized by excessive glycogen storage due to errors of glycogen metabolism or glycolysis or inadequate glycogen utilization. There are four types of glycogen storage diseases in dogs. Type Ia is reported in toy-breed dogs, particularly Maltese and Type III in Curly-coated Retriever and German Shepherds. Affected animals may become progressively weaker until they are unable to rise from lying position. Clinical signs include depression, vomiting and regurgitation, persistent panting, collapse, lethargy, and abdominal distention due to an enlarged liver. There is no specific treatment available and prognosis is poor with most dogs succumbing to the disease at a young age.
Breeds exposed to Glycogenosis – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – (Cuddon 2002a)
Alsatian Cross – (Cuddon 2002a)
German Shepherd – (Cuddon 2002a)
Alsatian – (Cuddon 2002a)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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