Protein-losing nephropathy in dogs
A kidney disorder where damaged filters allow protein to leak from the blood into the urine. Over time this lowers blood protein levels, causing swelling, weight loss, high blood pressure and progressive kidney failure.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Protein-losing nephropathy, including Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.7 to 13.7 years.
Protein-losing nephropathy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- urinary condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Protein-losing nephropathy is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Protein-losing nephropathy (1), ranked by health score
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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.