can animals have down syndrome?

[deco]

I'm pretty sure my dog has adhd but are there more serious diseases?

 

[Smurfy]

sure. any creature with a brain can have mental retardation i would think

 

[nimbus]

don't worry, down syndrome isn't an std

 

[Smurfy]

don't worry, down syndrome isn't an std

but dont you agree that the OP seems to have caught it?

 

[nimbus]

but dont you agree that the OP seems to have caught it?

that's no way to talk about someone who's dog just got diagnosed with adhd, the plague, and athlete's foot

 

[snacky cake]

Well, Downs Syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome 21, which I think is only a human chromosome. Now, I think animals can have mental retardation caused by a trisomy condition such as this but it wouldn't be on the 21st chromosome and therefore wouldn't be called Down's Syndrome.

I think that is the right answer, anyway.

So, yes, they can be mentally handicapped but we don't call is down's syndrome.

 

[musclemom]

I've owned a couple of animals that were "tetched" to put it nicely, but what ^ said about Down syndrome.

If you think your dog has ADHD then to I'm hearing you're saying he's hyperactive and maybe a little neurotic, destructive, or generally twitchy. That's sort of standard issue with certain breeds (i.e., lots of terriers, beagles, chihuahuas, most small breeds).

 

[puddlemonkey]

Monkeys can't, we're genetically superior.

 

[galaxy]

Yes but they wouldnt live past 3 days. Wouldnt grasp how to suck the titty after birth

 

[Creepusmaximus]

I've owned a couple of animals that were "tetched" to put it nicely, but what ^ said about Down syndrome.

If you think your dog has ADHD then to I'm hearing you're saying he's hyperactive and maybe a little neurotic, destructive, or generally twitchy. That's sort of standard issue with certain breeds (i.e., lots of terriers, beagles, chihuahuas, most small breeds).

Not really true. Many owners of small breeds don't treat their dogs like dogs and they get all confused. Leds to choas.

I have two schnauzers and I can tell you first problem with these guys is boredom. A tired schnauzer is a good schnauzer. They also need to know whose in charge and that would mean they don't think they are in charge.