Species: Dog
Condition: Aortic Body Tumors
Organ System: Cardiovascular
Cancer of the small organ in aorta (near the heart) that regulates the blood pressure. It interferes with the heart’s normal ability to pump blood. The owner notices weakness, loss of appetite, shortness of breath and fainting. Upon detailed veterinary examination, the diagnosis is made. Depending on the malignancy, in some cases metastases can be seen. Along with chest X-ray, heart ultrasound and ECG, blood and urine tests help to evaluate the condition. The optimal solution for aortic body tumour is surgical treatment; but the owners should be aware of the possible complications and costs accompanying that solution.
Breeds exposed to Aortic Body Tumors – Research Reference
“Dalmatian Cross – (Webb
Dobermann Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bedlington Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Scottish Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Doberman Pinscher – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Bedlington Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dobermann – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Scottish Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Skye Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
West Highland White Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Skye Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
“American Cocker Spaniel Cross – (Sevelius
“American Cocker Spaniel – (Sevelius
“Dalmatian – (Webb
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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