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Renal Dysplasia

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Renal Dysplasia is a very serious disease caused due to abnormal development and function of the kidneys. There is currently no cure for this disease and is said to affect puppies and young dogs .

  • What are the symptoms for this disease ?

The early symptoms include excessive thirst and frequent urination, appetite and weight loss and dilution of the urine . As the disease progresses vomiting, weakening of muscles and dehydration are also seen . Ultimately they may die of renal failure .
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