Trapped neutrophil syndrome in dogs
An inherited immune defect where infection-fighting white blood cells become trapped in the bone marrow instead of entering the bloodstream. Affected puppies fail to thrive and suffer repeated, hard-to-treat infections, and it is usually fatal early in life.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Trapped neutrophil syndrome, including Border Collie. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 13.1 to 13.1 years.
Trapped neutrophil syndrome 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, Trapped neutrophil syndrome 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 Trapped neutrophil syndrome (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.