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Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM) – Border Terrier (External Lab)

Code: H362

110,11 €

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Short description

Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM) also known as shaking puppy syndrome (SPS), is an autosomal recessive disease for the Border Terrier breed.

General information

Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM) also known as shaking puppy syndrome (SPS), is an autosomal recessive disease for the Border Terrier breed. Puppies with this disease show uncontrollable shaking of their hind limbs as soon as they first attempt to stand and walk. As the puppies grow, the shaking may spread to the entire body and the prognosis is generally poor.

Specifications

Breeds

Border Terrier
Organ

Nervous System
Specimen

Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue
Mode of Inheritance

Autosomal Recessive
Also known as

SLEM

Clinical features

Clinical signs include severe tremors, primarily in the hindquarters, which manifest as uncoordinated wagging of the tail and body. These tremors typically stop when the puppy is asleep.

Affected puppies struggle with feeding and may exhibit delayed growth. Unfortunately, many affected pups are euthanized due to welfare concerns. However, a small number have shown signs of recovery with attentive nursing care and have developed into relatively normal adults.

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Turnaround information

  • 30 working days