Sentences with phrase «acquired dog liver»
In either case, congenital or an acquired dog liver shunt, there is a strong possibility that hepatic encephalopathy (disturbances of consciousness that may progress to deep hepatic coma) can occur as a primary symptom.
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Finally, some dogs with severe liver disease can develop multiple «acquired shunts» as adults, secondary to increased portal blood pressure from the liver disease.
While most are congenital (the dog or cat is born with it), under certain circumstances, PSS may be acquired secondary to another problem with the liver.
Congenital deafness in dogs (or other animals) can be acquired [caused by intrauterine infections, ototoxic drugs like gentamicin, liver disorders, or other toxic exposures before or soon after birth] or inherited.
Acquired liver diseases in dogs are extremely diverse, especially chronic disorders which are collectively referred to as «chronic hepatitis.»
Acquired PSS is uncommon and is found in dogs and cats with liver disease such as cirrhosis causing portal hypertension, which is high blood pressure in the portal vein.
Acquired Canine Liver Shunt; This shunt is a chronic condition and common in aged dogs.