Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skye terrier with copper liver buildup treated successfully
By McGrotty, Y L et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2003·Department of Small Animal Clinical Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnosis and management of hepatic copper accumulation in a Skye terrier.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A one-year-old female Skye terrier was brought to the vet because she was not eating, vomiting, having seizures, and had fluid buildup in her abdomen. Tests showed she had multiple abnormal blood vessel connections in her liver and a biopsy revealed copper buildup in her liver tissue. The vet treated her with a combination of medications, including ursodeoxycholic acid, colchicine, and zinc, which helped manage her condition. This case is notable as it shows that these treatments can be effective for liver problems in Skye terriers.
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Abstract
A one-year-old, neutered female Skye terrier presented with anorexia, vomiting, seizures and ascites. Portal venography demonstrated the presence of multiple acquired portosystemic shunts. Hepatic biopsy confirmed the presence of copper accumulation and fibrosis. Treatment included ursodeoxycholic acid therapy, colchicine and oral zinc. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first case report detailing successful management of Skye terrier hepatopathy.
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