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Old 09-25-2007, 04:39 PM   #33
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Default Is GME Genetic?

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She's ADORABLE!

Where did you get her from? Did the vet talk to you about this being genetic?

I truely hope your wee one continues to heal.
*hug*
GME is not genetic, it is idiopathic which means they don't know how or why they get it. They are almost certain now that it is an autoimmune disease but not what triggers it. Her breeder has Brooke's Great grandmother, who is 15 years old and alot of Brooke's ancestors and no other case of GME. GME is still fairly rare, if it were genetic we would see alot more cases of it.
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