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Renal dysplasia in dogs

Abnormal development of the kidneys, so they do not form or function properly. Affected young dogs may show poor growth, increased thirst and urination, and progressive kidney failure. Severity varies with how much kidney tissue is affected.

3 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Renal dysplasia, including Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.8 to 14.0 years.

Renal dysplasia in dogs: quick facts

Type
urinary condition
Breeds affected
3 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 dysplasia 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 dysplasia (3), ranked by health score

80
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier13.7 yr · medium
77
Lhasa Apso14.0 yr · small
65
Shih Tzu12.8 yr · small

Related urinary conditions

CystinuriaHyperuricosuriaHereditary nephritisBladder stonesFamilial nephropathyFanconi syndromeKidney diseasePolycystic kidney disease

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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.