Renal dysplasia(RD)
Also known as: Nierendysplasie · Juvenile Renal Dysplasia · JRD · Familial Renal Dysplasia · Renale Dysplasie · …
Overview
What it is
Renal dysplasia, also known by the modern term renal maldevelopment (RM), is a congenital condition of the urinary system where the kidneys fail to develop normally before birth. This abnormal tissue structure severely impairs the kidneys' ability to filter waste products from the blood. Because the functional units of the organ do not mature properly, the dog is left with permanently reduced kidney function.
How it presents
Symptoms typically appear in puppies or young dogs under two years of age and include excessive thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, and developmental delays or poor growth.
Treatment
The condition is incurable, requiring lifelong supportive care to manage chronic kidney failure. This ongoing treatment, which includes specialized diets, medications, and fluid therapy, typically costs between 2,000 and 8,000 EUR.
How it's tested
Nieren-Ultraschall(Nieren-US)
Primary testUltrasoundMittels Ultraschalluntersuchung der Nieren (Sonographie) kann die Größe und Struktur der Organe beurteilt werden, um eine beidseitige Unterentwicklung (Hypoplasie) sicher nachzuweisen.
Issuing body: vet
Result scheme: Cardiac-OFA
Affected breeds
1 of 1 breeds
Treatment cost
Estimated range of typical treatment cost. Actual cost depends on severity, clinic and region.
Frequently asked
What is Renal dysplasia?
Renal dysplasia, also known by the modern term renal maldevelopment (RM), is a congenital condition of the urinary system where the kidneys fail to develop normally before birth. This abnormal tissue structure severely impairs the kidneys' ability to filter waste products from the blood. Because the functional units of the organ do not mature properly, the dog is left with permanently reduced kidney function.
How is Renal dysplasia tested?
Tests currently in our database: Nieren-Ultraschall.
Which breeds are most affected?
Most commonly affected: Skye Terrier.