My dog hasn had regular bouts of diarrhoea or vomiting, could it have PLE or PLN?
These are classic signs that something is wrong but they are by no means always seen. Vomiting and diarrhoea are only two of the many signs, which might indicate PLE and or PLN. The absence of such symptoms does not necessarily indicate the absence of hereditary disease. My dog is middle-aged and appears healthy but could he still develop PLE or PLN? Dogs as old as 14 and previously healthy have been diagnosed with PLE or PLN. Many of the older dogs are asymptomatic (do not show physical signs of the illness), only bloods, urinalysis and in some cases biopsy can tell if a dog is affected. What is the point of testing, if my dog is going to get PLE or PLN it will still do so? The outlook for dogs diagnosed with PLE and PLN is improving constantly due to ongoing research. Early diagnosis is essential; diet, medication, etc. can in many cases improve a dog’s lifestyle and its longevity. Dogs have been known to survive years after diagnosis. My puppy got sick at 7 months so will this be RD
