Centronuclear Myopathy

Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM) is a reduction in muscle fibres causing muscle weakness, abnormal posture and gait, and exercise intolerance and collapse. Symptoms are variable but dogs are generally weak by five months of age and progression of the disorder ends around one year.

Centronuclear Myopathy is an autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the HACD1 gene.