Familial nephropathy in dogs
An inherited kidney disease where the filtering units develop abnormally and fail early in life. It leads to protein loss, progressive kidney failure and often serious illness in young dogs.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Familial nephropathy, including English Cocker Spaniel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.3 to 13.3 years.
Familial nephropathy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- urinary condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Familial nephropathy is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Familial nephropathy (1), ranked by health score
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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.