Suspected copper deficiency in a group of full sib Samoyed dogs

Authors: Gumbrell RC
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 20, Issue 12, pp 238-240, Dec 1972
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Companion animal, Dog
Subject Terms: Circulatory system/haematology, Disease/defect, Copper, Trace elements, Diet/rations/food, Nutrition/metabolism, Poisoning - chemical
Article class: Clinical Communication

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Abstract: During a period of 3 years a series of sudden deaths in young Samoyed pups occurred in a breeding kennel. These pups were full sibs and the deaths commenced only when this particular mating was first used. Six pups out of 20 full sibs died similarly, while the health of the other dogs in the kennel was excellent. A well-balanced diet was fed to dams and their pups. Extensive use was made of milk, milk powder, and dicalcium phosphate powder in feeding the pups before weaning. No bone abnormalities had been detected in the pups and growth rates were excellent.

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