Polycystic kidney disease in a family of Persian cats

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1990 Apr 15;196(8):1288-90.

Abstract

A 6-year-old Persian cat was determined to have polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Because of 3 previous clinical reports of PKD in Persian cats, the offspring were examined by use of ultrasonography, which provided evidence of PKD in 3 of the 4 offspring. Because of the genetic transmission of this disease, breeders should be advised not to breed PKD-positive Persian cats.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / genetics*
  • Cats
  • Female
  • Kidney / pathology
  • Male
  • Pedigree
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / genetics
  • Polycystic Kidney Diseases / veterinary*
  • Ultrasonography / veterinary