Copper-associated hepatopathy in dogs
Liver damage caused by an abnormal accumulation of copper in the liver tissue. As the copper builds up it injures the liver, causing signs such as reduced appetite, vomiting, weight loss and jaundice.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Copper-associated hepatopathy, including Skye Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.4 to 12.4 years.
Copper-associated hepatopathy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- metabolic condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Copper-associated hepatopathy is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Copper-associated hepatopathy (1), ranked by health score
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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.