Immune-mediated disease in dogs
A group of conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the dog's own body tissues, causing inflammation and damage. Signs vary widely depending on which part of the body is targeted.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Immune-mediated disease, including Akita. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.4 to 11.4 years.
Immune-mediated disease in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- other 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, Immune-mediated disease 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 Immune-mediated disease (1), ranked by health score
Related other 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.