Cerebellar abiotrophy in dogs
An inherited condition where cells in the cerebellum, the part of the brain controlling coordination, die prematurely. It causes worsening balance problems, a wobbly gait, tremors and clumsy movement, usually starting when the dog is young.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Cerebellar abiotrophy, including Kelpie. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.0 to 12.0 years.
Cerebellar abiotrophy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- neurological condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Cerebellar abiotrophy is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Cerebellar abiotrophy (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.