Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB in dogs
An inherited storage disease where a missing enzyme lets waste sugars build up in cells, especially in the brain. It causes progressive loss of coordination, tremors, behaviour changes and declining nerve function in young dogs.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB, including Schipperke. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 14.2 to 14.2 years.
Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- metabolic 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, Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB 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 Mucopolysaccharidosis IIIB (1), ranked by health score
Related metabolic 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.