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Llama Dog — Clinical Risk Profile | VetTools | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Llama

CAMELID· LARGE· Lifespan: 15-25 years

📋 Breed Predispositions

Condition	Prevalence	Onset	Severity	Screening
Meningeal Worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis)	Common where white-tailed deer exist	Any age	LIFE THREATENING	CSF analysis, eosinophilia
Heat Stress	Common in hot climates	Any age	LIFE THREATENING	Rectal temp > 104°F + panting

🏥 Anesthesia Considerations

⚠ Three-compartment stomach — regurgitation risk (less than true ruminants)

Fast 18-24 hrs. Position with head elevated. Intubate immediately. Deflate cuff before extubation (camelids can partially regurgitate). Monitor for bloat.