Progressive Retinaatrophie, Rod-cone dysplasia 3 (PRA-rcd3) CatCheck A rapid degeneration of the

A rapid degeneration of the photoreceptor cells in the eye characterizes the disease

Betroffene Hunde erscheinen bis zu einem Alter von 3-5 Monaten normal

hypermetric ataxia

subtle high-stepping gait and abnormal eye movements

Progressive Retinaatrophie, Rod-cone dysplasia 3 (PRA-rcd3) CatCheck A rapid degeneration of theA disease belongs to the group of a progressive retinal atrophy and it occurs at Cardigan Welsh Corgis. A progressive degeneration of the photoreceptor cells (rods and plugs) in the eye characterizes the disease, resulting in the blindness of young dogs already. Inheritance: autosomal recessive Mutation: PDE6A gene Genetic test: The method used for testing is extremely accurate and allows complete differentiation between affected animals, carriers and