Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rcd-4)

PRA-rcd4 (progressive retinal atrophy rod-cone degeneration 4) is a late-onset PRA mutation that causes bilateral degeneration of the retina which causes progressive vision loss, and eventually blindness. The average age of diagnosis for dogs with this form of PRA is 10 years, though there is considerable variation within breeds.

Possible Test Results :

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

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rcd-4) is a mandatory test for the following breeds :

• Gordon Setter
• Irish Setter
• Tibetan Terrier

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rcd-4) is a recommended test for the following breeds :

• English Setter

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rcd-4) is an optional test for the following breeds :

• Miniature Poodle
• Standard Poodle
• Toy Poodle