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Diagnosis of congenital portosystemic shunt in miniature schnauzers 7 years of age or older (1997-2006).
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association - 1 Jan 2000
Mertens Michelle, Fossum Theresa W, Willard Michael D, Fosgate Geoffrey T, de la Paz Angel Garcia, Farmer Ryan, Miller Matthew W
Abstract excerpt
Dogs with congenital portosystemic shunt (PSS) are typically diagnosed before 2 years of age. The objective of this study was to determine if miniature schnauzers are more likely to be diagnosed with congenital PSS at an older age than are other breeds. This retrospective study examined the case records of 171 dogs diagnosed with congenital PSS; dogs were included if they were definitively diagnosed as having...
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