Carsten column: Gallbladder and bile duct disease affects dogs and cats

Carsten column: Gallbladder and bile duct disease affects dogs and cats

Gallbladder and bile duct disease occurs in dogs and cats just as it does in humans. Fortunately, it is less common in pets than in humans. Cats are affected more than dogs. Older pets and certain dog breeds, including Chihuahuas, Dachshunds and miniature schnauzers, are more frequently affected. There is no breed association in cats. Signs of gallbladder and bile duct disease can be vague, so having some understanding of this problem is benefic…