Mucopolysaccharidosis VI in dogs
An inherited storage disease where a faulty enzyme allows waste sugar molecules to accumulate in tissues throughout the body. It causes bone and joint deformities, clouded eyes, facial changes and reduced mobility as the dog grows.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Mucopolysaccharidosis VI, including Miniature Pinscher. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.7 to 13.7 years.
Mucopolysaccharidosis VI 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 VI 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 VI (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.