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The biochemical, metabolic, and genetic bases of hypertriglyceridemia in<br />

Miniature Schnauzers have not been elucidated. Therefore, definitive recommendations<br />

for effective prevention and specific management of this condition are currently<br />

unavailable. The most commonly recommended initial approach in the management of<br />

primary hypertriglyceridemia in Miniature Schnauzers is the use of a low-fat diet. 131,252<br />

Feeding a low-fat diet is also commonly the recommended approach in the management<br />

of dogs suspected of having chronic pancreatitis. 286 There are several commercially<br />

available diets marketed as “low-fat”, although their actual lipid content might vary<br />

substantially between one another. To our knowledge, none of these diets have been<br />

evaluated with regard to their effectiveness in the management of primary<br />

hypertriglyceridemia in Miniature Schnauzers. Also, the effect of low-fat diets on serum<br />

concentrations of markers for pancreatitis has not been evaluated. Therefore, the aim of<br />

the present study was to evaluate the effect of a commercially available low-fat diet on<br />

serum lipid and pancreas-specific lipase (Spec cPL ® ) concentrations and lipoprotein<br />

profiles in Miniature Schnauzers with primary hypertriglyceridemia.<br />

Materials and methods<br />

Dogs<br />

Miniature Schnauzers with hypertriglyceridemia of various degrees were<br />

included in the study (Group 1). These dogs were selected from a pool of >300<br />

Miniature Schnauzers that were enrolled as part of several ongoing projects related to<br />

hypertriglyceridemia in this breed. The requirements for inclusion in the present study

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