Chylothorax in dogs
A build-up of fatty lymph fluid in the chest cavity around the lungs, preventing them from expanding fully. It causes laboured breathing, coughing and tiredness, and can become life-threatening if the fluid is not drained.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Chylothorax, including Afghan Hound. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.1 to 11.1 years.
Chylothorax in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- respiratory condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Chylothorax is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Chylothorax (1), ranked by health score
Related respiratory conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.