Hyperphosphatasaemia(BFH)
Also known as: Benign Familial Hyperphosphatasia · Familial Hyperphosphatemia · Benigne familiäre Hyperphosphatasämie · Erhöhte Alkalische Phosphatase · Idiopathic Hyperphosphatasia
Overview
What it is
This condition is a harmless elevation of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase in the dog's blood. This enzyme is normally associated with the liver and bones, but in this case, the high levels occur without any underlying disease in these organs. It is considered a benign metabolic variation rather than an active illness.
How it presents
Affected dogs show no physical symptoms of illness and are completely healthy. The condition is typically discovered by chance during routine blood tests in puppies or young dogs.
Treatment
No treatment is necessary because this condition is entirely harmless. There are no ongoing therapy needs, and the direct treatment cost is 0 EUR. Any minor costs are typically limited to the initial routine blood test.
How it's tested
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Hyperphosphatasaemia?
This condition is a harmless elevation of an enzyme called alkaline phosphatase in the dog's blood. This enzyme is normally associated with the liver and bones, but in this case, the high levels occur without any underlying disease in these organs. It is considered a benign metabolic variation rather than an active illness.
How is Hyperphosphatasaemia tested?
Various clinical and genetic tests are used depending on the breed and presentation.
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.