Breed Health Score
neurological

Degenerative myelopathy in dogs

A progressive, inherited disease of the spinal cord in older dogs. It gradually causes hind-limb weakness, wobbliness and dragging of the paws, advancing to paralysis. It is painless but incurable and shortens quality of life.

Breeds commonly associated with Degenerative myelopathy (7)

44
Bernese Mountain Dog10.1 yr · giant
47
Boxer11.3 yr · large
76
Cardigan Welsh Corgi13.1 yr · small
64
Chesapeake Bay Retriever11.6 yr · large
59
German Shepherd Dog11.3 yr · large
77
Pembroke Welsh Corgi13.2 yr · small
67
Rhodesian Ridgeback12.0 yr · large

Related neurological conditions

EpilepsyIVDDCerebellar ataxiaExercise-induced collapseCeroid lipofuscinosisAtaxiaCECS (cramping syndrome)Cerebellar abiotrophy

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.