Foresight Health® Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis

Our Foresight Health® single test for Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis is ideal for breeders and owners who want the reassurance of genetic health testing.

The guideline turnaround time for single tests is approximately 10-12 working days after the swab arrives at the lab. 

If you need more than two tests it is often more cost-effective to order the relevant Foresight Health^® breed package.

Description

Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) causes a dry, rough, and crusty nose which can sometimes crack painfully. Affected dogs are otherwise healthy but the must be continually treated to prevent excessive dryness.

An autosomal recessive condition caused by a mutation in the SUV39H2 gene.

Breeds

This test is also included in the following Foresight Health^® breed packages:

• Australian Labradoodle
• Cockerdor
• Labradoodle
• Labrador Essential

Scientific references:

Jagannathan V, Bannoehr J, Plattet P, Hauswirth R, Drögemüller C, Drögemüller M, Wiener DJ, Doherr M, Owczarek-Lipska M, Galichet A, Welle MM, Tengvall K, Bergvall K, Lohi H, Rüfenacht S, Linek M, Paradis M, Müller EJ, Roosje P, Leeb T. A mutation in the SUV39H2 gene in Labrador Retrievers with hereditary nasal parakeratosis (HNPK) provides insights into the epigenetics of keratinocyte differentiation. PLoS Genet. 2013;9(10):e1003848