CLAD in dogs
An inherited immune disorder, canine leukocyte adhesion deficiency, where white blood cells cannot reach sites of infection properly. Affected puppies suffer repeated, severe infections and rarely survive long without treatment.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with CLAD, including Irish Setter. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.9 to 12.9 years.
CLAD in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- blood condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, CLAD is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with CLAD (1), ranked by health score
Related blood conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.