Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chronic hepatitis found in three young Standard Poodles
By Jensen, A L & Nielsen, O L·Published in Zentralblatt fur Veterinarmedizin. Reihe A·1991·Department of Clinical Studies·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chronic hepatitis in three young standard poodles.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Three young Standard Poodles were diagnosed with a similar type of chronic hepatitis, which is a liver condition that can cause various health issues. While the exact cause of their hepatitis wasn't determined, it raised concerns about a possible genetic link among these related dogs. This situation is unusual, and it suggests that there might be a shared genetic or environmental factor contributing to their liver problems. Owners of affected dogs should consult their veterinarian for appropriate testing and management options.
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Abstract
The finding of a morphological similar type of chronic hepatitis in three young and related Standard Poodles is reported. The chronic hepatitis had some resemblance to lobular dissecting hepatitis that is a rare hepatobiliary disorder predominantly described in Standard Poodles, but it could not be concluded whether or not this was actually the diagnosis. However, as the finding of a morphological similar type of chronic hepatitis in three related dogs is rather uncommon, a common genetic or environmental background might be involved in the etiopathogenesis of the disease.
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