Exercise-induced collapse in dogs
An inherited disorder in which intense exercise triggers muscle weakness and collapse of the hind limbs. Dogs are normal at rest but can wobble and fall after strenuous activity, usually recovering within minutes. It is seen mainly in retrievers.
3 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Exercise-induced collapse, including Labrador Retriever. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.6 to 13.1 years.
Exercise-induced collapse in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- neurological condition
- Breeds affected
- 3 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Exercise-induced collapse is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Exercise-induced collapse (3), 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.