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Shar-pei fever is also referred to as Familial Shar-pei Fever and Swollen Hock Syndrome. The disorder is believed to be caused by abnormal regulation of the immune system and is an inherited disorder.This is a disease of the shar-pei breed and shar-pei mixes, and can affect either sex. Signs often begin in dogs younger than 18 months, but may be seen in older dogs as well.Shar-pei fever, as implied by the name, is characterized by recurrent fever episodes. This may be accompanied by inflammation of multiple joints. Dogs with shar-pei fever are at an increased risk of developing kidney failure or significant liver disease later in life.What to Watch For
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Joint effusion is an increase in fluid within the joint space. This increase in joint fluid often leads to a distention of the joint capsule and a swelling of the joint.
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