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Predisposition for primary hyperlipidemia in Miniature Schnauzers and Shetland sheepdogs as compared to other canine breeds.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Jun 2010
Mori N, Lee P, Muranaka S, Sagara F, Takemitsu H, Nishiyama Y, Yamamoto I, Yagishita M, Arai T
Abstract excerpt
Miniature Schnauzers are the first canine breed, in the United States, reported to suffer from primary hyperlipidemia, but this has yet to be documented in other regions. Using over 900 canine plasma samples collected from over seven different veterinary clinics across Japan, the aim of this study was to compare plasma triglyceride (TG) and cholesterol concentrations between Miniature Schnauzers and other...
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