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Canine Cyclic Neutropenia is a stem cell disorder that occurs in gray collies. Puppies are usually smaller and weaker than their littermates and by 8 to 12 weeks of age they develop clinical signs such as fever, diarrhea, joint pain, or other signs associated with eye, respiratory, or skin infections. These dogs are also prone to bleeding episodes due to the drop in blood cells numbers. This is a serious genetic disorder. Even with the best of care, affected dogs rarely live beyond 2 or 3 years of age.
DNA Test
HealthGene Laboratory is the first DNA diagnostic laboratory that has developed and offered a DNA-based test for Canine Cyclic Neutropenia. HealthGene`s test provides a reliable identification of dogs that carry mutant gene(s). This test allows a breeder to control the mutant gene frequency in the Collie breed thus preventing the production of puppies affected with Canine Cyclic Neutropenia. Thsi DNA test accurately and specifically identifies normal, carriers (heterozygous) and affected dogs. |
