Health

Beagle Health Panel

This panel bundles together several genetic tests relevant to Beagle health.

Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome (IGS)

Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS) is a disorder found in Beagles and Border Collies where vitamin B12 is unable to be absorbed through the gut.

Cone Rod Dystrophy 1 and 2

Cone Rod Dystrophy 1 and 2 cause early onset retinal degeneration leading to blindness in the American Staffordshire Terrier and American Pit Bull Terrier.

Alaskan Malamute Polyneuropathy (AMPN)

Alaskan Malamute polyneuropathy is an inherited neuromuscular defect of varying severity most often characterized by abnormal changes in the dog's gait and mobility.

Juvenile Hereditary Cataracts (JHC)

Juvenile hereditary cataracts are an inherited form of cataracts that commonly cause blindness in dogs by clouding the lens of the eye and affecting both eyes symmetrically.

Hereditary Cataracts (Australian Shepherd Type)

Cataracts (clouding of the lens of the eye) are a common cause of blindness in dogs. In Australian Shepherds, a genetic mutation causes hereditary cataracts, which may start forming after 2 years of age and show variable rate of progression and vision impairment.

Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD) and Chondrodysplasia (CDPA)

Chondrodysplasia is a short-legged phenotype characteristic of many dog breeds. Chondrodystrophy, a separate mutation, also includes a short-legged phenotype as well as premature disc degeneration and increased susceptibility to disc herniation.

Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy (AHE)

Alaskan Husky encephalopathy is an inherited fatal neurological disorder characterized by seizures, trouble walking, a high stepping gait, trouble eating, and visual problems.