About Copper Liver Disease
Copper associated liver disease is one of the most common liver diseases in dogs and Labrador Retrievers are at risk. Copper associated liver disease is caused by too much copper build up in the liver. If this disease is not diagnosed or treated, it can cause a lot of liver damage and ultimately, liver failure.
The goal of this study is to use new technologies to better understand how to diagnose these diseases with blood tests and see how they differ from Labrador Retrievers with autoimmune liver disease and healthy Labrador Retrievers.
Participation Requirements
We will have 3 groups of Labrador Retrievers: 1) copper associated liver disease, 2) auto-immune liver disease, and 3) healthy control Labrador Retriever dogs
Owner's Responsibilities
- Complete symptom questionnaire
- Bring a diet sample of what your pet is currently eating
- Consent to blood and liver sampling
Contact Information
Name: Dr. Tarini Ullal
Email: tvullal@ucdavis.edu
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