Hyperlipidemia
Also known as: Hyperlipoproteinemia · Idiopathic Hyperlipidemia · Hypertriglyceridemia · Erhöhte Blutfettwerte · Idiopathic Hyperlipidemia of Miniature Schnauzers · …
Overview
What it is
Hyperlipidaemia is a metabolic disorder where a dog's body cannot properly process fats, leading to abnormally high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides in the bloodstream. This excess fat circulates through the cardiovascular system and can affect various organs, particularly the pancreas and liver. Veterinarians diagnose and monitor this condition using blood tests like a fasting lipid profile to measure these fat levels.
How it presents
While many dogs show no symptoms early on, owners may eventually notice vomiting, abdominal pain, or decreased energy, with signs typically appearing in middle age.
Treatment
This is a manageable, lifelong condition requiring a strict low-fat diet and regular blood monitoring. Lifetime management and diagnostic testing typically cost between 1,500 and 8,000 EUR.
How it's tested
Nüchtern-Lipidprofil(Lipidprofil)
Primary testClinical examEine Blutuntersuchung nach einer Fastenperiode von mindestens 12 Stunden zur Messung der Konzentrationen von Cholesterin und Triglyceriden im Serum.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Serum-Cholesterin-Bestimmung(Cholesterin-Test)
Primary testClinical examEine quantitative Bestimmung des Cholesterinspiegels im Blutserum (meist nach einer Fastenperiode von mindestens 12 Stunden), um eine Hypercholesterinämie nachzuweisen.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
2 of 2 breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidaemia is a metabolic disorder where a dog's body cannot properly process fats, leading to abnormally high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides in the bloodstream. This excess fat circulates through the cardiovascular system and can affect various organs, particularly the pancreas and liver. Veterinarians diagnose and monitor this condition using blood tests like a fasting lipid profile to measure these fat levels.
How is Hyperlipidemia tested?
Tests currently in our database: Nüchtern-Lipidprofil, Serum-Cholesterin-Bestimmung.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: Miniature Schnauzer, Briard.