Polycystic kidney disease in a family of Persian cats.
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.
Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53706.
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Biller
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DiBartola
D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000235:genetics*; D002415:Cats; D005260:Female; D007668:Kidney / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000235:genetics / Q000662:veterinary*; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000662:veterinary