Disease Ontology ID: DDTO:0000569
Disease Description: A form of lysosomal storage disease where lipids accumulate in nerves. Called GM- 1 gangliosidosis in Portuguese water dogs (See #193a.)
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Disease Cause: -
Disease Diagnose: -
Treat Method: Management of hepatic lipidosis mainly involves controlled diets. A severe form of lipidosis in dogs is associated with diabetes mellitus where a rapid buildup of fat will sometimes lead to rupture of the fat-laden cells, release of fat into the bloodstream and obstruction of the arteries.
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Disease Description Source: Link
| Disease Name | Other Name | Mode of inheritance | Link ID | Possible OMIM ID | Gene |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipidosis | - | - | - | - |
| iDog Breed Number | Breed Name | Personality | Height | Weight | Breed Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB25 | Bearded Collie | Bouncy, charismatic, friendly; smart, but also stubborn and independent | 53.3-55.9 cm (male), 50.8-53.3 cm (female) | 20.4-24.9 kg | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
| CB97 | English Springer Spaniel | Friendly, playful, obedient at home; hardworking and steady in the field | 50.8 cm (male), 48.3 cm (female) | 22.7 kg (male), 18.1 kg (female) | United Kingdom (England) |
| CB112 | German Spitz | Devoted, Lively, Attentive | 12-15 inches | 24-26 pounds | Germany |
| CB195 | Pudelpointer | Friendly, Smart, Willing to Please | 22-26 inches | 45-70 pounds | Germany |
| CB222 | Skye Terrier | Plucky but dignified, calm but sometimes stubborn; famously loyal and devoted | 25.4 cm (male), 24.1 cm (female) | 15.9-20.4 kg (male), slightly lighter (female) | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
| 1997 |
Gross,T.L.,Pascaltenorio,A.,Munn,R.J.,Hargis,A.M.,Kline,A.: :
Follicular lipidosis in three Rottweilers Veterinary Dermatology 8:33-39, 1997. |