Familial Shar-Pei Fever

Familial Shar-Pei Fever (FSF) by George Jones

Familial Shar-Pei Fever is a bout of unexplained fever, usually 103 - 107 degrees (can go higher). These fever episodes are recurrent and usually start when the Shar-Pei is approximately 18 months old. The fever bouts often last 24 - 36 hours without treatment. FSF incidents usually become less frequent with age if there are no complications.
In adddition to the high fever FSF may be accompanied by one or more of the following conditions:
a) swelling around a joint; with or without inflammation of the joint itself.
b) involvement of one or more joints (frequently hock joint).
c) swollen and painful muzzle.
d) abdominal pain.
e) reluctance to move.
f) stands "roached" backed.
g) mild vomiting.
h) diarrhea.
i) shallow rapid breathing.
j) can lead to Amyloidosis.
The cause of FSF is still unknown, however, it is known that Shar-Pei have a problem regulating their immune system.

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