Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Pack 1: Episodic Falling (EF), Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CCS)

Panel genético de raza del cavalier King Charles spaniel que agrupa dos condiciones hereditarias recesivas bien caracterizadas: el « episodic falling » (EF, crisis hipertónicas inducidas por ejercicio/emoción) y el síndrome « dry eye curly coat » (CCS, queratoconjuntivitis seca congénita + pelo rizado + ictiosis/escamas + descamación). Ambas se han asociado a variantes distintas y a menudo co-segregan en la raza, por lo que se ofrecen combinadas.

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Diseases included in this pack

Episodic Falling (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) (Autosomal recessive.)

Hereditary paroxysmal neurological disorder of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in which episodes of muscle hypertonia and limb rigidity cause falls or 'locking' while walking, with spontaneous recovery. It is caused by a deletion in the BCAN gene, which encodes brevican, an extracellular matrix proteoglycan of the…

Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CCS) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (Autosomal recessive (OMIA:001683-9615).)

Congenital syndrome described in the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel combining keratoconjunctivitis sicca (tear deficiency) and ichthyosis or ichthyosiform dermatosis, with an altered curly coat. It is caused by a deletion in the FAM83H gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Affected animals require l…

Frequently asked questions

What does this pack include?

It includes 2 hereditary disease tests: Episodic Falling (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Dry Eye Curly Coat Syndrome (CCS) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. All are analysed in our laboratory.

What do the results mean?

The report shows the genotype and inheritance pattern of each variant. It is a breeding-decision tool: it guides which crosses to avoid, it does not guarantee the absence of disease.

How is the sample taken?

Buccal swab or 0.5–1 ml EDTA blood. The kit ships free to Spain, the EU and the UK.