Incidentally identified aortic dissection in a Great Pyrenees dog

H Melhorn1, M Sha1, M Kurihara1

  • 1Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University 200 Westboro Rd, N. Grafton MA, 01536, USA.

Summary

A Great Pyrenees dog diagnosed with aortic dissection, a serious aortic condition, showed genetic links to human connective tissue disorders. Early detection and medical management led to a positive prognosis.