Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cardiac Disease and Screening in Breeding Dogs.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2023
- Authors:
- Aherne, Michael
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Acquired and congenital heart diseases are relatively common in dogs, particularly in certain breeds. Modes of inheritance and genetic causes have been established for several cardiac diseases within various breeds. Breed screening is used to try and reduce the prevalence of certain canine cardiac diseases. Although breed screening seems to help reduce the prevalence of canine heart disease, the outcomes of specific breeding programs are variable and depend on multiple factors.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37353418/