Stargardt Disease in Labrador Retrievers
Stargardt disease is a degenerative eye disorder resulting from the progressive loss of the photoreceptor cells that are responsible for sensing light. Affected dogs show a decline in vision with age but appear to retain some vision throughout their life.
Copper Toxicosis (Menkes and Wilson diseases)
Copper toxicosis is a metabolic disorder that can cause chronic liver failure and neurological problems that result from deviations in normal levels of copper in the body.
Labrador Retriever Health Panel 2
This panel offers the same genetic tests relevant to Labrador Retriever health as those offered in Labrador Retriever Health Panel 1, but with the addition of a test for Dilute (D Locus/Blue).
Canine Genetic Diversity
The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL), in collaboration with Dr. Niels C. Pedersen and staff, has developed a panel of short tandem repeat (STR) markers that will determine genetic diversity across the genome and in the Dog Leukocyte Antigen (DLA) class I and II regions. This test panel is useful to breeders who wish to track and increase genetic diversity of their breed as a long term goal. Please note, this test will not identify breed.
X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM) in Labrador Retrievers
X-linked myotubular myopathy in Labrador Retrievers is an inherited muscle disease that manifests with generalized muscle weakness and progressive muscle atrophy in puppies.
Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD) is an inherited form of late-onset progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) that has been identified in many dog breeds.
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKDef) in Labrador Retrievers
Pyruvate kinase deficiency in Labrador Retrievers is a chronic, severe hemolytic anemia caused by defective production of the enzyme pyruvate kinase. Signs in affected dogs may include lethargy, low exercise tolerance, and fatigue.
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