The test Gangliosidosis, GM2, type II for the Burmese cat has been added to our range and can be found under article number K383. The test has also been added to the package for the Burmese K868.
There are several mutations known in cats to cause gangliosidosis, which is a fatal, progressive neuronopathic lysosomal storage disease.
Clinical signs appear around 2 months of age and include neurological symptoms such as (severe) muscle tremors and loss of motor control. Therefore, leading to difficulty with coordination and eating and sometimes even to paralysis. The affected Burmese kittens often do not survive longer than 6 months.
