Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA)(PRA)
Also known as: Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration · gPRA prcd · Progressive Retinal Atrophy prcd · Progressive Retinal Atrophy · Progressive Retinaatrophie · …
Overview
What it is
Progressive rod-cone degeneration (prcd-PRA) is an inherited eye disease that causes the light-sensitive cells in the retina, which lines the back of the eye, to gradually break down and die. This degeneration affects both eyes and eventually leads to complete blindness. Because the retina cannot process light properly, the dog's brain stops receiving visual information.
How it presents
Owners usually first notice night blindness, where the dog hesitates or bumps into things in dim light, typically starting in early to mid-adulthood. Over months or years, this progresses to a loss of daytime vision and eventual blindness.
Treatment
There is no cure for this progressive condition, so management focuses on supportive care and helping the dog adapt to vision loss. Lifetime diagnostic monitoring and veterinary ophthalmologist consultations typically cost between 250 and 1200 EUR.
How it's tested
PRA-prcd DNA-Test(PRA-prcd)
Primary testDNA testProgressive Retina-Atrophie (prcd-Variante). Autosomal rezessiv. Erkennt Anlageträger.
Issuing body: Optigen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
ECVO Augenuntersuchung (DOK)(ECVO-DOK)
Eye examAugenuntersuchung durch ECVO-zertifizierten Augentierarzt (Dortmunder Kreis). Erkennt PRA, Katarakt, Entropium, CEA, MPP, RD u.a.
Issuing body: ECVO
Result scheme: Eye-ECVO
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Feragen-Panel)
DNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Feragen, Österreich) — gleiches Konzept wie Labogen.
Issuing body: Feragen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Embark Breed + Health Panel(Embark)
DNA testUS-Anbieter; 250+ genetische Erkrankungen + Abstammung. Anerkennung in DE/AT variiert je nach VDH-Verein.
Issuing body: Embark
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
MyDogDNA Panel(MyDogDNA)
DNA testGenoscoper-basiertes Panel (Mars Petcare). 200+ Erkrankungen + Rassenkomposition.
Issuing body: MyDogDNA
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
24 of 31 breeds
Australian Cattle DogMandatory testMandated by Australian Cattle Dog Club Deutschland e.V. (ACDCD)
Biewer TerrierMandatory testMandated by Verband Deutscher Kleinhundezüchter e.V.
Bolonka ZwetnaMandatory testMandated by Verband Deutscher Kleinhundezüchter e.V.
Catalan SheepdogRecommended standard
Chesapeake Bay RetrieverMandatory testMandated by Deutscher Retriever Club e.V. (DRC)
Dutch ShepherdRecommended standard
Entlebucher Mountain DogMandatory testMandated by Schweizer Sennenhund-Verein für Deutschland e.V. (SSV)
Finnish Lapphund (Suomenlapinkoira)Mandatory testMandated by Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH)
Flat-Coated RetrieverRecommended standard
Great SpitzMandatory testMandated by Verein für Deutsche Spitze e.V.
LapinporokoiraMandatory testMandated by Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH)
MaltipooRecommended standard
MarkiesjeMandatory testMandated by Nederlandse Markiesjes Vereniging (NMV), Raad van Beheer
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverMandatory testMandated by Deutscher Retriever Club e.V. (DRC)
Russkiy Toy (Shorthair)Recommended standard
SchnoodleRecommended standard
Swedish LapphundMandatory testMandated by Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH)
YorkiepooRecommended standard
AffenpinscherAlso recommended
Australian KelpieAlso recommended
BologneseAlso recommended
HavaneseAlso recommended
HavapooAlso recommended
Pyrenean ShepherdAlso recommended
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment costs. Actual costs depend on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked questions
What is Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA)?
Progressive rod-cone degeneration (prcd-PRA) is an inherited eye disease that causes the light-sensitive cells in the retina, which lines the back of the eye, to gradually break down and die. This degeneration affects both eyes and eventually leads to complete blindness. Because the retina cannot process light properly, the dog's brain stops receiving visual information.
How is Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) tested?
Tests currently in our database: PRA-prcd DNA-Test, ECVO Augenuntersuchung (DOK), Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Embark Breed + Health Panel, MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: Australian Cattle Dog, Biewer Terrier, Bolonka Zwetna, Catalan Sheepdog, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Dutch Shepherd, Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund (Suomenlapinkoira).