Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lipid metabolism and causes of high fat in dogs
By Xenoulis, Panagiotis G & Steiner, Jörg M·Published in Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)·2010·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Lipid metabolism and hyperlipidemia in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Hyperlipidemia, or high fat levels in the blood, is a common issue in dogs and can lead to serious health problems like pancreatitis and liver disease. It can be caused by various factors, including certain diseases, obesity, and high-fat diets. Miniature Schnauzers are particularly prone to a genetic form of hyperlipidemia. To manage this condition, veterinarians often recommend a low-fat diet, and sometimes prescribe medications like omega-3 fatty acids or gemfibrozil to help lower fat levels in the blood. With proper treatment, many dogs can improve their health and reduce the risk of complications.
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Abstract
Lipid metabolism in dogs can be divided into exogenous and endogenous pathways and exhibits some unique characteristics compared to other species. Hyperlipidemia is common in dogs, and can be either primary or secondary to other diseases. Secondary hyperlipidemia is the most common form and can be a result of endocrine disorders, pancreatitis, cholestasis, protein-losing nephropathy, obesity, and high fat diets. Primary hyperlipidemia is less common and usually associated with certain breeds. Hypertriglyceridemia of Miniature Schnauzers is the most common type of primary hyperlipidemia in dogs in the United States, and appears to have a genetic basis although its etiology remains unknown. Possible complications of canine hyperlipidemia include pancreatitis, liver disease, atherosclerosis, ocular disease, and seizures. Management is achieved by administration of low fat diets with or without the administration of lipid-lowering agents such as omega-3 fatty acids, gemfibrozil, and niacin.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19167915/