Airedale Terrier
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Leukoencephalomyelopathy · Leonberger leukoencephalomyelopathy · Leukoenzephalomyelopathie · LEMP-Leonberger · Canine Leukoencephalomyelopathy
Leukoencephalomyelopathy (LEMP) is an inherited neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It causes the progressive breakdown of myelin, which is the protective coating around nerve fibers that helps transmit signals. Without this coating, the dog's central nervous system cannot properly send messages to the rest of the body.
Symptoms typically begin to show between 1 and 3 years of age. Owners will usually notice an unsteady, swaying walk, general clumsiness, and difficulty coordinating the dog's legs, which slowly worsens over time.
There is no cure or specific treatment for this progressive condition. Veterinary care focuses on supportive therapy, physical rehabilitation, and eventually humane euthanasia, with lifetime costs typically ranging from 500 to 2,500 EUR.
More conditions affecting the Spine.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
