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.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Lafora disease, including Miniature Dachshund. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 14.0 to 14.0 years.
Lafora disease in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- neurological condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 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, Lafora disease 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 Lafora disease (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.