Hereditary nephritis in dogs
An inherited defect in the kidney's filtering membranes that lets protein leak into the urine. It typically causes progressive kidney disease in young dogs, with increased thirst, weight loss and eventual kidney failure.
3 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Hereditary nephritis, including Samoyed, Miniature Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.0 to 13.1 years.
Hereditary nephritis in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- urinary condition
- Breeds affected
- 3 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, Hereditary nephritis 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 Hereditary nephritis (3), 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.