Myelodysplasia in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Myelodysplasia
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Myelodysplasia (spinal dysraphism) is a condition which is almost exclusive to Weimaraner. It is characterized by an awkward gait and possible lumps in the area of the spine (particularly the lower part). This disorder is caused by the abnormal development of the neural tube while your dog is in the womb. (The neural tube develops into the spinal column during the course of pregnancy). There is no specific treatment for this disorder. The degree to which it will impact your dog essentially depends on the severity of the condition. Many dogs learn to compensate for the deformity and live reasonably normal lives.

Breeds exposed to Myelodysplasia – Research Reference
Akita Inu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Jack Russell Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund Cross – (Henry et al. 2005)
German Wire Haired Pointer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Smooth Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chihuahua Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Newfoundland Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Wire Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Scottish Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-Haired Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Weimaraner Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Parson Jack Russell Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Akita Inu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chihuahua – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Wire – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Smooth – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
German Wire Haired Pointer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Jack Russell Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Newfoundland – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Scottish Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Skye Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-Haired Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Skye Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Parson Jack Russell Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Welsh Springer Spaniel Cross – (LeCouteur 2002)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – (Henry et al. 2005)
Welsh Springer Spaniel – (LeCouteur 2002)
Japanese Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Myelodysplasia or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.