Oedema, Lethal Congenital in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Oedema, Lethal Congenital
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

A fatal, supposedly congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal fluid accumulation in the body. The condition starts in utero and is evident immediately after birth. As a result of fluid accumulation and retention, puppies have visible swellings on their bodies. This disease is usually connected with heart anomalies causing the affected puppies to have serious breathing problems and rapid, irregular pulse. Thyroid gland can also be affected, causing stunted growth due to decreased metabolism rate. Unfortunately, there is no available cure for this condition and the affected puppies die very soon after birth.

Breeds exposed to Oedema, Lethal Congenital – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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