Polycystic kidney disease in a family of Persian cats |
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| Authors: | D S Biller D J Chew S P DiBartola |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706. |
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| Abstract: | A 6-year-old Persian cat was determined to have polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Because of 3 previous clinical reports of PKD in Persian cats, the offspring were examined by use of ultrasonography, which provided evidence of PKD in 3 of the 4 offspring. Because of the genetic transmission of this disease, breeders should be advised not to breed PKD-positive Persian cats. |
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