Can my dog get Down’s syndrome?

Can my dog get Down’s syndrome?

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✔ MRCVS
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FHEA
Updated October 23, 2025
3 min read

Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Treatment

Home care

Prevention

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Can my dog get Down’s syndrome?

Can my dog get Down’s syndrome?

By
✔ MRCVS
BSc
BVM&S
FHEA
Updated October 23, 2025
3 min read

Babies born with Down’s syndrome have an extra chromosome in their cells. This genetic disorder impacts their physical and mental development. Babies born with Down’s syndrome are also more likely to develop certain health conditions, including heart disease, seizures and dental problems. The treatment and outlook for puppies with similar developmental challenges depends on the underlying illness and its severity.

What is Down’s syndrome and its ’equivalents’ in dogs? >What is Down’s syndrome and its ’equivalents’ in dogs? [Overview

Symptoms that look like Down’s syndrome in dogs >Symptoms that look like Down’s syndrome in dogs [Symptoms

Are some dogs more at risk of showing Down’s-like symptoms? >Are some dogs more at risk of showing Down’s-like symptoms? [Risk

How do vets investigate conditions that look like Down’s in dogs? >How do vets investigate conditions that look like Down’s in dogs? [Diagnosis

What’s the treatment for dogs with Down’s-like symptoms?>What’s the treatment for dogs with Down’s-like symptoms?[Treatment

Looking after a dog with Down’s-type symptoms >Looking after a dog with Down’s-type symptoms [Home care

Preventing Down’s-like syndromes in dogs >Preventing Down’s-like syndromes in dogs [Prevention

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