Familiäre adenomatöse Polyposis · APC-associated polyposis · Familial gastrointestinal polyposis · Adenomatous polyposis coli
Familial adenomatous polyposis is an inherited genetic condition that causes numerous polyps, which are abnormal tissue growths, to form in a dog's colon and rectum. Over time, these initially non-cancerous growths almost always progress into malignant colorectal cancer. This disease primarily affects the lower digestive tract.
Owners typically notice symptoms in young to middle-aged dogs, including chronic or bloody diarrhea, mucus in the stool, weight loss, and straining during defecation.
The condition is incurable but can be managed through lifelong monitoring, regular colonoscopies, and surgical removal of the growths. This ongoing care is costly, with lifetime treatment expenses typically ranging from €3,000 to €12,000.
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
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