Liver

Question 1

What is the most common bile acid in dogs and cats?

Answer 1

Taurocholate

Taurocholic acid

Question 2

What is the gene mutation in Bedlington terriers with copper toxicity?

Answer 2

Mutation in COMMD1 gene (autosomal recessive)

Question 3

Two MOAs of anti-hepatic fibrosis medications

Answer 3

1. Inhibiting propel hydroxyls: steroids, Zn, colchicine

2. Inhibiting lysyl oxidase: D-penicillamine