Special thanks to Cocker Spaniel breeders from around the country, and the financial support of the American Kennel Club, Morris Animal Foundation, and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for their support of canine genetic research at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University that led to the genetic test for phosphofructokinase deficiency. (vetgen.com)
Some of the ailments that the Springador might inherit include eye conditions, heart problems, epilepsy, bloat, joint dysplasia, cold tail, skin disorders, ear infections, canine phosphofructokinase, osteochondritis dissecans, and acute moist dermatitis. (petguide.com)
The cells secrete this molecule into their environment, and when the concentration surrounding the cells gets to a certain point, it activates a switch that makes all of the cells stop producing an enzyme called phosphofructokinase (Pfk), which is part of the glucose breakdown pathway. (sciencedaily.com)