Canine Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis

 

This website is designed to provide basic information on canine ceroid lipofuscinosis (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis), and serve as a resource for those concerned with this disease: breeders, owners, veterinarians, and researchers.

Information presented here is not a substitute for an accurate diagnosis and specific advice geared to your pet's needs. If you suspect your dog has neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis, we encourage you to have a veterinarian or veterinary neurologist examine the dog and advise you.


**TIBETAN TERRIER SAMPLES URGENTLY NEEDED!!**

To help us find the mutation responsible for NCL in Tibetan Terriers, we need blood samples from any healthy Tibetans who are at least 8 years of age and have shown no signs of NCL. We also need additional samples from dogs who may be affected with NCL. If you are able to assist with this research by providing samples, please contact us or follow the instructions in SAMPLE SUBMISSION.

A voluntary registry of Tibetan Terriers that were confirmed to be affected with NCL can be found at the website linked here.  Samples from relatives of these dogs would be particularly useful in finding the Tibetan Terrier NCL mutation.

Notice posted 11-10-2005, updated 12-08-05


DNA TEST NOW AVAILABLE FOR DACHSHUNDS

Dachshund owners please see further information in the breed listing portion of the BASICS section, and use instructions and forms available in the SAMPLE SUBMISSION section to send samples.

DNA TEST NOW AVAILABLE FOR AMERICAN BULLDOGS

American Bulldog owners please see further information in the breed listing portion of the BASICS section, and use instructions and forms available in the SAMPLE SUBMISSION section to send samples. 

DNA TEST NOW AVAILABLE FOR ENGLISH SETTERS

English Setter owners please see further information in the breed listing portion of the BASICS section, and use instructions and forms available in the SAMPLE SUBMISSION section to send samples.

Notice posted 12-16-2004, updated 02-09-06


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