Renal Hypoplasia, Bilateral in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Renal Hypoplasia, Bilateral
Organ System: Urogenital

A condition that occurs in the embryo, characterized by the disruption in the development of the ureter, as well as in the development of the connected kidney, resulting in a kidney that is abnormally small. When both kidneys are affected, it will result in chronic renal failure since the normal function is greatly impaired. Most distinct sign in affected dogs is extreme thirst. Since the kidneys are not working, water is expelled through excessive urination, vomiting, and diarrhea, resulting in dehydration. There may also be mouth ulcers accompanied by foul-smelling breath. In the final stages, affected dogs may pass small amounts of urine.

Breeds exposed to Renal Hypoplasia, Bilateral – Research Reference
Miniature Dachshund Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Doberman Pinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dobermann – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Retriever – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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