Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pruritus possibly associated with a portosystemic shunt in a bichon frise puppy.
- Journal:
- The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Waisglass, Stephen E et al.
- Affiliation:
- Doncaster Animal Clinic Dermatology Referral Service
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A bichon frise puppy was presented with generalized pruritus. At 22 weeks, a portosystemic shunt was diagnosed. Correction of the shunt led to resolution of the pruritus. Pruritus associated with hepatobiliary disease is well documented in humans; this case suggests that hepatobiliary disease may be associated with pruritus in dogs.
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