Patent ductus arteriosus in dogs
A heart defect present from birth where a blood vessel that should close after birth stays open. It allows blood to flow abnormally between major vessels, straining the heart and potentially leading to heart failure.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Patent ductus arteriosus, including Pomeranian. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.2 to 12.2 years.
Patent ductus arteriosus in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- cardiac 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, Patent ductus arteriosus 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 Patent ductus arteriosus (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.