Kidney disease in dogs
Any condition where the kidneys stop filtering waste from the blood properly, which can be sudden or long term. It leads to increased thirst, more urination, weight loss, poor appetite and a build-up of toxins in the body.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Kidney disease, including Bracco Italiano. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.8 to 13.8 years.
Kidney disease in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- urinary 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, Kidney 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 Kidney disease (1), 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.