Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy(CRGV)
Also known as: Vasculopathy, cutaneous and renal
Overview
What it is
Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy, commonly known as Alabama Rot, is a severe disease that damages the tiny blood vessels in a dog's skin and kidneys. This damage causes blood clots to form in the vessels, which blocks normal blood flow and leads to localized tissue death. This process results in painful skin lesions and can trigger sudden, life-threatening kidney failure.
How it presents
Owners will typically first notice unexplained skin sores, redness, or open ulcers on the dog's legs, paws, chest, or muzzle. If the disease progresses to the kidneys, symptoms like vomiting, extreme tiredness, and a loss of appetite will develop within a few days.
Treatment
While there is no specific cure, intensive emergency veterinary care and hospitalization are required to support kidney function. This critical care is highly intensive and typically costs between 2,000 and 8,000 EUR.
How it's tested
Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch)(Labogen-Panel)
Primary testDNA testRassespezifisches DNA-Panel (Labogen / Laboklin) — bündelt alle relevanten Erbkrankheiten der Rasse in einem Test.
Issuing body: Labogen
Result scheme: Clear/Carrier/Affected
Affected breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy?
Cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy, commonly known as Alabama Rot, is a severe disease that damages the tiny blood vessels in a dog's skin and kidneys. This damage causes blood clots to form in the vessels, which blocks normal blood flow and leads to localized tissue death. This process results in painful skin lesions and can trigger sudden, life-threatening kidney failure.
How is Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy tested?
Tests currently in our database: Labogen Komplettpaket (rassespezifisch).
Which breeds are most affected?
This condition isn't tied to a specific breed in our database.