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Serum C-reactive protein concentrations in healthy Miniature Schnauzer dogs.
Veterinary clinical pathology - 1 Sept 2011
Wong Valerie M, Kidney Beverly A, Snead Elisabeth C R, Myers Sherry L, Jackson Marion L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: C-reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive marker for inflammation in people and dogs. In people, an association between CRP concentration and atherosclerosis has been reported. Atherosclerosis is rare in dogs, but the Miniature Schnauzer breed may be at increased risk for developing this vascular disease. It is not known if CRP concentrations in Miniature Schnauzer dogs differ from those in other dog...
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