Cerebellar granule cell hypoplasia · Granular cell cerebellar hypoplasia · Kleinhirnhypoplasie vom Granulazelltyp · Cerebellar cortical degeneration
This is an extremely rare developmental disorder of the brain, specifically affecting the cerebellum, which controls balance and coordination. In this condition, a specific layer of brain cells called the granule cell layer fails to develop properly. Because this part of the brain is underdeveloped, the dog cannot coordinate its movements normally.
Symptoms typically appear in puppies between two and six weeks of age as they begin to walk. Owners will notice a severe lack of coordination, an unsteady wobbling gait, and head or body tremors that worsen when the puppy tries to focus on a specific task.
There is no cure for this condition, and because of the severe impact on quality of life, affected puppies are usually euthanized. Diagnostic costs, primarily for veterinary consultations and brain imaging like an MRI, typically range from 500 to 2,500 EUR.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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