How do they test a dog for exercise induced collapse?

DNA testing for the DNM1 mutation can be performed on cheek swabs, blood, or puppy dewclaws. Results will determine whether a dog has EIC (2 copies of the mutation: E/E), is a carrier of EIC (1 copy of the mutation: E/N), or is clear of the mutation (N/N).

How do you test for EIC?

A dog carrying the EIC gene, but only from one parent, will appear normal. The only way to tell whether the dog is carrying the gene is via the Exercise Induced Collapse DNA Test. A dog carrying the gene from both parents may appear normal most of the time.

What is EIC DNA test?

EIC is caused by a mutation in dynamin 1 gene (DNM1 c. Dogs with one copy of the normal gene and one copy of the mutation (carriers) do not exhibit any signs of EIC. Testing for EIC assists clinicians with diagnosis of EIC and helps breeders identify carriers among breeding stock to avoid producing affected dogs.

What is EIC in lab dogs?

A syndrome of exercise intolerance and collapse (EIC) is being observed with increasing frequency in young adult Labrador Retrievers. Affected dogs can tolerate mild to moderate exercise but 5 to 15 minutes of strenuous exercise induces weakness and then collapse.

Does embark test for EIC?

Get a dog DNA test from Embark to learn for sure if your dog is at risk for EIC. Inform your veterinarian with Embark’s shareable vet report and know where your closest emergency animal hospital is. Most dogs recover within 15 minutes.

How common is EIC in labs?

EIC is common in Labrador Retrievers, and now that we have identified the mutation we can test for the condition. Current data shows that 30% to 40% of Labradors are carriers (with one copy of the mutation) and 3% to 13% of dogs are affected (with 2 copies) and susceptible to collapse.

How common is EIC in Labradors?

How is exercise induced collapse treated?

The only treatment for Exercise Induced Collapse revolves around avoiding extreme exercise, particularly activities that most likely trigger the dog to enter high-drive mode. Dogs must be “retired” to the life of a quiet, indoor house-pet.

Why do labs collapse?

Description of Collapse. Affected dogs can tolerate mild to moderate exercise, but 5 to 20 minutes of strenuous exercise with extreme excitement induces weakness and then collapse. Severely affected dogs may collapse whenever they are exercised to this extent – other dogs only exhibit collapse sporadically.

What health markers does Embark test for?

Every Embark for Breeders dog DNA test includes your dog’s results for health conditions, genetic coefficient of inbreeding (COI), and 35 trait tests including coat color, shedding, and more.

Does Embark test for wobbler’s?

Wobbler Syndrome—also known as cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM)—is a common disease of the cervical spine in large and giant breed dogs. At present, the genetic basis for Wobbler Syndrome is unknown—but Embark is currently leading a study to identify genetic variants that increase the risk for this condition.

Why does my dog collapse after a walk?

What causes a dog to collapse? Collapse can be caused by various incidents and conditions such as electric shock to endocrine diseases such as Addison’s or diabetes. Severe reactions to insect bites, stings and drugs may also result in your dog collapsing.