Copper toxicosis in dogs
An inherited disorder where copper builds up to harmful levels in the liver because the body cannot clear it properly. Over time this damages liver cells, leading to tiredness, poor appetite, weight loss and liver failure.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Copper toxicosis, including Bedlington Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.7 to 13.7 years.
Copper toxicosis 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 toxicosis 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 toxicosis (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.