Species: Dog
Condition: Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Organ System: Urogenital
Your dog’s heart is divided into chambers; these are connected by valves which ensure that blood circulates the right way. In tricuspid valve dysplasia one of these valves has a defect which causes blood to flow backwards, meaning that the heart has to work harder to maintain circulation. In severe cases the heart may be unable to compensate completely for the faulty valve resulting in fluid building up in the chest. This then leads to your dog having breathing difficulties. Tricuspid valve dysplasia is usually first detected when your vet checks your pup’s heart as part of a routine check-up and can be managed with prescribed drugs.
Breeds exposed to Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia – Research Reference
Siberian Husky Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Wire Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – (Buchanan 1963)
Wire-Haired Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Smooth Cross – (Buchanan 1963)
Poodle – Toy – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Siberian Husky – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Fox Terrier Wire – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Keeshond – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Wire-Haired Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Keeshond Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
British Bulldog Cross – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
British Bulldog – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Fox Terrier Smooth – (Buchanan 1963)
West Highland White Terrier – (Buchanan 1963)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia 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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