Help! My Manchester has a Kidney or Intestinal problem!
OK -- first step...don't panic.
While we are currently studying Protein-Losing Enteropathy and Nephropathy in Manchester Terriers, every mild bout of diarrhea/vomiting or strange reading on a blood test does not mean your dog has one of these diseases.
At this time, the rate of these diseases in Manchester Terriers appears to be relatively low. The 2018 General Health Survey, for example, identified Protein-Losing Enteropathy as a reported diagnosis in less than 4% of Toy Manchesters. This number may change as awareness of the diseases grow among Manchester owners and breeders, but at this time there is currently no evidence to indicate the issue is extremely widespread.
So, if you have a dog who is not exhibiting signs of illness but perhaps has vomited up some bile, has mild diarrhea, or shows elevated liver enzymes on a blood test, don't panic. These may be signs of minor, easily treated issues. Talk to your veterinarian, let your breeder know if the issue recurs or you are concerned, and act as appropriate. If illness progresses and/or your dog is displaying more acute, serious symptoms (particularly when low blood albumin levels are present), please contact our study team for more information on how you may be able to help current research.
While we are currently studying Protein-Losing Enteropathy and Nephropathy in Manchester Terriers, every mild bout of diarrhea/vomiting or strange reading on a blood test does not mean your dog has one of these diseases.
At this time, the rate of these diseases in Manchester Terriers appears to be relatively low. The 2018 General Health Survey, for example, identified Protein-Losing Enteropathy as a reported diagnosis in less than 4% of Toy Manchesters. This number may change as awareness of the diseases grow among Manchester owners and breeders, but at this time there is currently no evidence to indicate the issue is extremely widespread.
So, if you have a dog who is not exhibiting signs of illness but perhaps has vomited up some bile, has mild diarrhea, or shows elevated liver enzymes on a blood test, don't panic. These may be signs of minor, easily treated issues. Talk to your veterinarian, let your breeder know if the issue recurs or you are concerned, and act as appropriate. If illness progresses and/or your dog is displaying more acute, serious symptoms (particularly when low blood albumin levels are present), please contact our study team for more information on how you may be able to help current research.