Questions tagged [sod1 gene]
What are the genetic causes of degenerative myelopathy in dogs?
Category: Genetics
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) in dogs is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects the spinal cord, leading to loss of coordination and eventual paralysis in the hind limbs. The condition is most commonly seen in older dogs, typically between the ages of 8 and 14 years. While the exa...
What are the genetic factors behind degenerative myelopathy in dogs?
Category: Genetics
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurological disease that affects dogs, primarily in their later years. It is characterized by the degeneration of the spinal cord, leading to weakness, loss of coordination, and eventually paralysis in the hind limbs. The genetic factors behind degenera...