Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Miniature schnauzer with chronic active hepatitis diagnosis
By Hendrix, Alana DĀ·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienneĀ·2004Ā·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, CanadaĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Diagnosis of chronic active hepatitis in a miniature schnauzer.
Plain-English summary
A 12-year-old male miniature schnauzer was brought to the vet because his belly was swollen. Tests showed he had liver disease, and a biopsy confirmed it was chronic active hepatitis (a long-term inflammation of the liver). The veterinarian started a treatment plan aimed at improving his quality of life and slowing down the disease's progression. With the right care, the dog can manage his condition better.
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Abstract
A 12-year-old male castrated miniature schnauzer was presented with a history of abdominal distension. Serum biochemical analysis and abdominal ultrasonography indicated hepatic disease. A wedge biopsy provided a diagnosis of chronic active hepatitis. A therapeutic regime was initiated to improve the quality of life and slow the progression of this disease is described.
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