Demographic and histopathologic features of dogs with abnormally high concentrations of hepatic copper.

Background: Copper associated hepatopathy (CAH) has become an important and prevalent disease since the 1990's, coincidental with changes in copper (Cu) content in commercial dog foods. Knowing the demographic and histopathologic features related to hepatic Cu concentrations might aid in diagnosing CAH in dogs.

Hypothesis/objectives: The primary aim was to identify demographic and histopathologic features associated with abnormally high hepatic Cu concentrations.