Renal cortical hypoplasia in dogs
A developmental fault where the outer working tissue of the kidneys fails to form properly, leaving them small and underactive. This leads to early kidney failure, with excessive thirst, poor growth and weight loss in young dogs.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Renal cortical hypoplasia, including Bedlington Terrier. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.7 to 13.7 years.
Renal cortical hypoplasia 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, Renal cortical hypoplasia 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 Renal cortical hypoplasia (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.