Juvenile Brain Disease / Juvenile Epilepsy

Overview

Juvenile Brain Disease / Juvenile Encephalopathy (Juvenile epilepsy) is a severe brain disorder affecting Jack Russel Terriers and Parson Russell Terriers.

Characteristics and Symptoms

Affected dogs suffer from epileptic seizures that begin at 6-12weeks of age. The disease progresses rapidly causing irreversible brain damage.

Possible Test Results :

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