Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA5)

Overview

PRA is an inherited retinal disease in dogs which worsens over time and results in blindness.

In the Giant Schnauzer, the mutation form is PRA5. There are multiple forms of PRA which are variable across and within breeds. The genetic mutation causing PRA is often unique to a dog breed, and some breeds have been found to have more than one mutation in the breed causing the disease.

Treatment

There is no cure for PRA.

DNA testing aims to identify any affected or carrier dogs.

Possible Test Results :

• Clear
• Carrier
• Affected
• Hereditary Clear
• Hereditary Carrier
• Hereditary Affected

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA5) is a recommended test for the following breeds :

• Giant Schnauzer