How is exocrine pancreatic insufficiency inherited?
This is thought to be an autosomal recessive trait in the German shepherd. What breeds are affected by exocrine pancreatic insufficiency? There is a genetic predisposition to this disorder in the German shepherd. It also occurs sporadically in dogs of other breeds. For many breeds and many disorders, the studies to determine the mode of inheritance or the frequency in the breed have not been carried out, or are inconclusive. We have listed breeds for which there is a consensus among those investigating in this field and among veterinary practitioners, that the condition is significant in this breed. What does exocrine pancreatic insufficiency mean to your dog & you? Affected dogs lose weight despite voracious appetites, and usually pass large amounts of semi-formed feces. They often eat their own stools, or other inappropriate substances. Some dogs with this condition do not show these typical signs, and may experience intermittent watery diarrhea or vomiting. How is exocrine pancreati
