Dogs with inherited epilepsy will continue to have seizures at intervals. (ashgi.org)
Although these mutations are relatively rare, their discovery, reported in the January issue of Nature Genetics, could help point the way to other genes behind inherited epilepsies, which are thought to account for about 40 % of all forms of the disease. (sciencemag.org)
For example, inherited bone and joint problems like hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are fairly common — these dogs can also inherit epilepsy, heart problems, and various allergies. (pawster.com)