Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 3 (Cardigan Welsh Corgi)(PRA-rcd3)
Also known as: Rod-cone dysplasia 3 · rcd3-PRA · Progressive retinal atrophy rcd3 · Cardigan Welsh Corgi PRA · Stäbchen-Zapfen-Dysplasie 3 · …
Overview
What it is
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rcd3) is an inherited eye disease affecting Cardigan Welsh Corgis, where the light-sensitive cells of the retina (the back part of the eye that processes images) fail to develop properly and gradually die off. This progressive degeneration disrupts the eye's ability to send visual signals to the brain, ultimately resulting in complete blindness.
How it presents
Owners typically notice signs of night blindness, such as bumping into objects in the dark, in puppies as young as six weeks of age. As daytime vision also deteriorates, most affected dogs become completely blind by one to two years of age.
Treatment
There is no cure to stop this painless condition, but supportive care and veterinary monitoring over the dog's lifetime typically cost between 300 and 1500 EUR. Management focuses on helping the dog adapt to vision loss and maintaining a safe, consistent home environment.
How it's tested
ECVO Augenuntersuchung (DOK)(ECVO-DOK)
Primary testEye 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
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 3 (Cardigan Welsh Corgi)?
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (rcd3) is an inherited eye disease affecting Cardigan Welsh Corgis, where the light-sensitive cells of the retina (the back part of the eye that processes images) fail to develop properly and gradually die off. This progressive degeneration disrupts the eye's ability to send visual signals to the brain, ultimately resulting in complete blindness.
How is Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 3 (Cardigan Welsh Corgi) tested?
Tests currently in our database: ECVO Augenuntersuchung (DOK), Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Feragen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch), Embark Breed + Health Panel, MyDogDNA Panel.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.