"Sex predisposition" refers to certain characteristics or traits that are more likely to occur in one sex or the other. It is the tendency or likelihood for certain traits or conditions to be more common in males or females.
Full definition
The most common presenting sign (s), the age at onset, and whether there was any previously
unreported sex predisposition were of particular interest.
Other factors such as tail conformation (high tailed or very active tail),
sex predisposition (more frequent in males), and inadequate nutrition have also been suggested.
Breed and
sex predisposition, infections, drugs and diseases that antagonize the action of insulin, intestinal autoimmune diseases and pancreatitis are considered as triggering factors.
There are no breed or
sex predispositions.
There appears to be
no sex predisposition, but breeds known to be at risk are Basset Hound, Saint Bernard, Weimaraner, Irish and Gordon Setters, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Standard Poodle, and German Shepherd.
There is no colour or
sex predisposition.
No sex predisposition has been identified.
It is often seen in older (8 - 10 years), large breed dogs and
no sex predisposition has been reported.
There is no age or
sex predisposition to anal sac issues.