Species: Dog
Condition: Amyloidosis
Organ System: Urogenital
Amyloidosis includes a group of disease conditions characterized by amyloid protein (blood protein) deposition within the cells of the liver, spleen, or kidney, and interferes in their normal physiological function. There is only one type of amyloidosis documented in the dog—reactive (secondary) systemic amyloidosis (associated with another health problem and affects the body as a whole). This type involves deposition of amyloid in the kidneys. Clinical signs manifested by an affected dog depends on several factors including the amount of amyloid deposited, organ affected, and how the organ reacts to the amyloid deposits. Most distinct signs include loss of appetite, dehydration, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and subsequent weight loss.
Breeds exposed to Amyloidosis – Research Reference
Boston Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pug Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boston Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pug – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shar-Pei – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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