Lafora disease in dogs
An inherited condition where abnormal sugar-protein deposits collect in nerve cells, leading to a form of epilepsy. Affected dogs have jerking muscle twitches, often triggered by light or sound, that tend to worsen with age.
Breeds commonly associated with Lafora disease (1)
Related neurological conditions
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.