Cobalamin malabsorption · IGS

30 SECONDS · What it is

Inherited vitamin B12 absorption defect associated with AMN.

3 MINUTES · What to look for and do

Signs worth investigating

Poor growth, reduced appetite or weakness in young dogs.

Can it be prevented?

Ordinary feeding cannot correct it; veterinary B12 replacement and monitoring.

EXPERT · Testing and breeding decisions

How it is confirmed and what to request

Bloodwork, cobalamin and specific DNA testing; planned matings avoid offspring with two copies.

Verifiable sources

Literature · Cobalamin malabsorption

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