Cystinuria

Straining to pee is the most visible signs of Cystinuria in Bulldogs. Cystinuria is a hereditary condition in which the kidney is unable to process cystine, an amino acid, correctly. This leads to the formation of cystine stones and can cause blockage in the kidney, bladder, or ureter.    Canine cystinuria can be of three types – Type I (autosomal recessive), Type II (autosomal dominant), and Type III (formerly known as non-Type I).   Cystinuria in Bulldogs and other Mastiff breeds is mostly of the Type III category. Unlike the first two types, the Type III does not show a simple mode of inheritance. This disease is somehow only found in intact males.   Aside from Bulldogs, Mastiff and Bulldog breeds such as the English Mastiff, the Cane Corso, the Italian Mastiff, and the ... [Read More]