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Dashboard Drugs Interactions Dosage Breeds Toxicology Fluids Emergency Patient

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Dashboard Drugs Interactions Dosage Breeds Toxicology Fluids Emergency Patient

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Shetland Sheepdog — Risk Profile | VetTools Clinical Intelligence

Breeds›Shetland Sheepdog

Shetland Sheepdog

DOG· SMALL· Lifespan: 12-14 years

🧬 Genetic Drug Sensitivities

🔴 MDR1 (nt230(del4))

Prevalence: Unknown

P-glycoprotein substrate. Reduced clearance in MDR1 mutants → neurotoxicity (ataxia, blindness, tremors, seizures, death).

AVOIDIvermectin→ Alternatives: Milbemycin Oxime, Selamectin (at labeled doses)

REDUCE DOSEAcepromazine

REDUCE DOSEButorphanol

MONITORCyclosporine

AVOIDTramadol