Species: Dog
Condition: Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel used to carry oxygen to the lungs while the pup is still in the womb. At birth, the pup starts breathing for itself and the ductus arteriosus should close naturally. If your pup has PDA, the ductus arteriosus remains open, meaning that blood has further to circulate. This creates significant strain on the heart to the extent that PDA can lead to terminal heart failure within the first year. PDA is usually first detected when your vet checks your pup’s heart as part of a routine check-up and confirmed with an echocardiogram (ECG) scan and/or a chest Xray and is normally treated through surgery.
Breeds exposed to Patent Ductus Arteriosus – Research Reference
Airedale Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cairn Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chow Chow Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Wire Cross – (Thomas 2002)
Wire-Haired Terrier Cross – (Thomas 2002)
Irish Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Airedale Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cairn Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Chow Chow – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Great Dane – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Great Dane Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Fox Terrier Wire – (Thomas 2002)
Wire-Haired Terrier – (Thomas 2002)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Patent Ductus Arteriosus or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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