Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia
Body function: Metabolic & Digestive
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Glycogen storage disease type IA is an inherited disorder that affects a dog’s ability to break down glycogen, leading to a dangerous build up of glycogen in the liver, heart, and kidneys. This condition primarily affects Maltese dogs and is caused by a genetic mutation of the G6PC gene. Most dogs with this mutation die during gestation. Those who survive gestation rarely live past 6 months of age.
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