Description: A condition brought about by abnormally low amounts of myelin enclosing the peripheral nerve fibers and manifested by weakness of the limbs. It may be an inherited condition or an in-utero infection while the puppy is still in the wound. A dog with Hypomyelination often shows full body tremors particularly when it is excited. Your veterinarian will conduct nerve conduction tests to verify initial diagnosis. There has been no successful treatment for Hypomyelination however there are some cases where a dog resume myelin development to normal amounts as they grow to maturity.

Breeds Commonly Affected: Bernese Mountain Dog