Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disease seen in Maine Coon cats. The disease is characterized by progressive instability with unsteady gait and posture abnormalities due to …

Apr 6, 2023 · Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder affecting the spinal cord’s motor neurons. It is a rare condition that can cause muscle weakness and atrophy in affected …

Spinal muscular atrophies are a heterogenous group of diseases, varying in clinical severity and age of onset. All SMAs are caused by degeneration of the lower motor neurons of the spinal …

Jan 4, 2021 · Spinal Muscular Atrophy, also known as SMA, is a neurodegenerative disorder that can occur in a variety of cat breeds, including Maine Coons. It causes the neurons that travel …

Spinal muscular atrophy is a condition that currently has been discovered only in Maine Coon Cats. This disorder affects muscular movement and can lead to disability. Cats that are born …

Sep 23, 2022 · Spinal muscular Atrophy will obviously be a disease that affects the spine in your Maine Coon. It is a condition that will slowly degenerate the spine and cause weak muscles …

Aug 7, 2024 · Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy in both cats and dogs. …

Aug 26, 2024 · Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) an autosomally recessive inherited neurodegenerative disorder seen in Maine Coon cats. The disease is characterized by …

Loss of ventral horn motor neuron in the spinal cord that activate skeletal muscles of the trunk and limbs. Loss of neurons in the first few months of life leads to muscle weakness and atrophy …

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary genetic disease of Maine Coon caused by the degeneration of neurons responsible for voluntary and conscious movements (walking, …