Species: Dog
Condition: Renal Cystadenocarcinoma & Nodular Dermatofibrosis
Organ System: Respiratory
Renal cystadenocarcinoma and nodular dermatofibrosis is a condition which affects German Shepherds. It is characterized by lumps (nodules) on the skin which in themselves may be painless (at least to begin with) but which often point to cancer of the kidneys (renal cystadenocarcinoma) or of the uterus. Your vet may remove individual lumps if they become ulcerous or appear to irritate your dog, they will also monitor your dog’s kidneys to identify early indications of kidney problems. Affected females should be spayed to remove both the risk of cancer of the uterus and the risk of unintended couplings causing the gene to be passed on.
Breeds exposed to Renal Cystadenocarcinoma & Nodular Dermatofibrosis – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
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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