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Degenerative Myelopathy

Body function:
Muscle & Neurological
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Degenerative myelopathy is a genetic disease caused by a mutation in the SOD1 gene. It affects a dog’s spinal cord, impacting both their muscles and coordination. It is inherited in the autosomal recessive fashion, meaning both parents must be carriers for a dog to be affected.
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