Questions tagged [spinal cord degeneration]

How can DNA analysis help identify dogs with a predisposition to spinal cord degeneration?

Category: Genetics

DNA analysis can be a powerful tool in identifying dogs with a predisposition to spinal cord degeneration, a condition that can lead to serious health issues such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) or degenerative myelopathy (DM). By examining a dog's genetic makeup, veterinarians and breeders ca...