Syringomyelia in Dogs

Inheritance
Multifactorial
Breeds documented
2
Published sources
2

Breeds with documented risk

2 breeds

By breed size
  • 2 Small

Inheritance

  • Multifactorial

    Several genes and the environment together set the risk. Diet, growth rate, weight and exercise can all play a part. There is no single DNA test. Screening the parents (for example hip or elbow scores) and choosing from lines with good results lowers the risk, but does not remove it.

    As stated by OMIA

We've gathered what published sources say about this condition, so you can talk it through with your vet. It isn't veterinary advice: you and your vet know your dog best.

Sources

  1. OMIA: Syringomyelia: omia.org
  2. Cavapoo: petmd.com