Species: Dog
Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Organ System: Integument
A chronic and potentially fatal autoimmune disease, where a dog’s immune system forms antibodies against itself resulting in the inflammation and damage to major organs of the body including the heart, lungs, kidneys, skin, joints, blood, and nervous system. There is no cure for SLE, but it can be managed. Lifelong treatment is essential. Breeds noted to have high incidence of SLE include Beagles, Shetland sheepdogs, Poodles, German shepherds, Irish setters, and Rough collies. Affected dogs are usually middle-aged, with males more predisposed than females. Treatment regimen is aimed at reducing inflammation and autoimmune activity.
Breeds exposed to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – (Rosychuk 2002)
“Miniature Dachshund Cross – (Rosenberger
Alsatian Cross – (Rosychuk 2002)
“Labradoodle Cross – (Rosenberger
“Labrador Retriever Cross – (Rosenberger
“Gordon Setter Cross – (Ovrebo Bohnhorst
“Boxer Cross – (Rosenberger
“Rottweiler Cross – (Rosenberger
“Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – (Rosenberger
“Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – (Rosenberger
“Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – (Rosenberger
“Labrador Cross – (Rosenberger
“Greyhound Cross – (Rosenberger
“Golden Retriever Cross – (Rosenberger
“Labrador – (Rosenberger
“Boxer – (Rosenberger
“Golden Retriever – (Rosenberger
“Greyhound – (Rosenberger
“Miniature Dachshund – (Rosenberger
“Rottweiler – (Rosenberger
“Golden Doodle (Groodle) – (Rosenberger
“Labrador Retriever – (Rosenberger
“GREYHOUND RACING DOG – (Rosenberger
“Labradoodle – (Rosenberger
“Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – (Rosenberger
“Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – (Rosenberger
“Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – (Rosenberger
“Gordon Setter – (Ovrebo Bohnhorst
German Shepherd – (Rosychuk 2002)
Alsatian – (Rosychuk 2002)
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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