Familial nephropathy (FN)

General description

The Familial or Hereditary Nephropathy (FN) is a juvenile-onset fatal kidney disease. The renal disease caused by FN invariably is progressive and ultimately fatal. Dogs with FN typically develop chronic renal failure between 6 month and 2 years of age, with eventual and sometimes rapid destruction of both kidneys. The first clinical signs are excessive water consumption, growth rate or loss in weight, reduced appetite, and vomiting.

Breeds

English Springer Spaniel, Samoyed

Familial Nephropathy (FN) - English Springer Spaniel

The symptoms described in this breed can be found in the text above.

Familial Nephropathy (FN) - Samoyed

The symptoms described in this breed can be found in the text above.