Pruritus possibly associated with a portosystemic shunt in a bichon frise puppy.
A bichon frise puppy was presented with generalized pruritus. At 22 weeks, a portosystemic shunt was diagnosed. Correction of the shunt led to resolution of the pruritus. Pruritus associated with hepatobiliary disease is well documented in humans; this case suggests that hepatobiliary disease may be associated with pruritus in dogs.
Waisglass
Stephen E
SE
Doncaster Animal Clinic Dermatology Referral Service, 99 Henderson Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario. swais@uoguelph.ca
Gillick
Avery
A
Cockshutt
Joanne
J
Hall
Jan A
JA
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs; D006197:Hair / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011168:Portal System / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D016896:Treatment Outcome