PFK deficiency in dogs
An inherited enzyme disorder that stops muscle and red blood cells from using sugar for energy correctly. It causes muscle weakness, exercise intolerance and episodes where red blood cells break down, leading to dark urine and anaemia.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with PFK deficiency, including English Springer Spaniel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.5 to 13.5 years.
PFK deficiency in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- blood 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, PFK deficiency 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 PFK deficiency (1), ranked by health score
Related blood 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.