Cystinuria in dogs
An inherited kidney defect that lets the amino acid cystine leak into the urine, where it can form stones. These stones can cause straining, blood in the urine and life-threatening urinary blockages, particularly in male dogs.
4 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Cystinuria, including Irish Terrier, Newfoundland, Scottish Deerhound, Mastiff. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 9.0 to 13.5 years.
Cystinuria in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- urinary condition
- Breeds affected
- 4 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, Cystinuria 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 Cystinuria (4), ranked by health score
Related urinary 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.