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Genetic Test for Cotons

These 3 listed tests are linked to UCDavis Veterinary Genetics Labortaories Articles

Canine Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (CMR2)

(GenSol)/(Paw Print Genetics)(Vet Gen)

Quick Summary

Canine multifocal retinopathy 2 is an inherited eye disease characterized by areas of retinal detachment. The disease does not typically lead to blindness or vision deficits. The CMR2 mutation is associated with the Coton de Tulear breed.

Hyperuricosuria (HUU)

(Vet Gen)

Quick Summary

Hyperuricosuria is an inherited disorder characterized by elevated levels of uric acid in the urine that can lead to the formation of bladder/kidney stones.

Von Willebrand Disease I (vWD Type 1)

(Paw Print Genetics)(VetGen)(VetNostic)

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Von Willebrand disease I (vWD Type 1), an inherited bleeding disorder, results from a lack or reduced level of a normal blood clotting protein and is characterized by spontaneous hemorrhaging and prolonged bleeding after physical trauma.

These 2 listed tests are linked to OFA Articles

Neonatal Cerebellar Ataxia

(Paw Print Genetics) (VetGen) (OFA)

Quick Summary

Neonatal Cerebellar Ataxia is also known as “Bandera’s Syndrome”. Pups affected with this disorder lack the ability to coordinate movement.  Affected pups are unable to stand and walk, and might be generically referred to as “swimmers.” They move all four limbs, sometimes with good strength, but are unable to coordinate these actions to allow normal movement.

Primary Hyperoxaluria (Primary Lens Luxation)

(VetGen) (OFA)

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Partial or complete breakdown of the zonular ligaments occurs, the lens may become partially dislocated (Lens Subluxation) or fully dislocated (Lens Luxation) from the lens’ normal position. Primary Lens Luxation is a heritable disease in many breeds spontaneous luxation of the lens occurs in early adulthood (most commonly 3-6 years of age) and often affects both eyes, although not necessarily at the same time. Primary Lens Luxation is caused by an inherent weakness in the zonular ligaments which suspends the lens.