Species: Dog
Condition: Vitamin B12-Responsive Malabsorption
Organ System: Gastrointestinal
Also known as “selective intestinal cobalamin malabsorptionâ€. It is a problem affecting young Giant Schnauzers, characterized by the selective inability of the bowel to absorb vitamin B12. Affected puppies suffer from chronic non-regenerative anemia, low white blood cell count, low serum vitamin B12. There may also be metabolite in the urine, and puppies usually fail to thrive. The treatment regimen involves dietary therapy, treatment of the primary cause, and management of complications.
Breeds exposed to Vitamin B12-Responsive Malabsorption – Research Reference
Dalmatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dalmatian – 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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