Species: Dog
Condition: Polycystic Liver & Kidney Disease
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
A condition in which one or more cysts can be found in kidneys and liver of the dog. As the cysts form, they cause damage to the affected, with the appearance of kidney failure symptoms. Liver cysts rarely cause any symptoms. Once the kidneys are severely damaged, symptoms become evident. Animals drink and urinate excessively, may have bad breath, poor appetite and weight loss. Upon examination, liver and kidney usually appear enlarged. The changes are visible on the X-ray images of the abdomen. Treatment options are limited, as the cysts cannot be removed. Affected dogs should be frequently monitored.
Breeds exposed to Polycystic Liver & Kidney Disease – Research Reference
“Borzoi Cross – (Rubin 1989
“German Shepherd Cross – (Barnett 1978
“Alsatian Cross – (Barnett 1978
“Doberman Pinscher Cross – (Rubin 1989
“Dobermann Cross – (Rubin 1989
“Belgian Shepherd – Laekenois/Groenendael Cross – (Rubin 1989
“Doberman Pinscher – (Rubin 1989
“English Springer Spaniel Cross – (Rubin 1989
“Belgian Shepherd Cross – (Rubin 1989
“Springer Spaniel Cross – (Rubin 1989
“German Shepherd – (Barnett 1978
“Alsatian – (Barnett 1978
“Belgian Shepherd – Laekenois/Groenendael – (Rubin 1989
“Belgian Shepherd – (Rubin 1989
“Springer Spaniel – (Rubin 1989
“Dobermann – (Rubin 1989
“English Springer Spaniel – (Rubin 1989
“Borzoi – (Rubin 1989
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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