Genetic Testing - DNA

Embark

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What does Embark test for in Chihuahuas?

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Genetic health tests offered by Embark for Chihuahuas:

• Congenital Macrothrombocytopenia (TUBB1 Exon 1, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Variant)

• Degenerative Myelopathy, DM (SOD1A)

• Chondrodystrophy and Intervertebral Disc Disease, CDDY/IVDD, Type I IVDD (FGF4 retrogene – CFA12)

• Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (MFSD8)

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy – crd4/cord1 (RPGRIP1)

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy, prcd (PRCD Exon 1)

• Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia and/or Seizures (KCNJ10)

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Learn more about these health conditions on Embark's health page.

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Source: https://embarkvet.com/breeders/chihuahua-genetics/