What is Canine Hyperuricosuria? (HUU)
Hyperuricosuria means elevated levels of uric acid in the urine. This trait predisposes dogs to form stones in their bladders or kidneys. Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is inherited as a simple autosomal recessive trait. The trait can occur in any breed but is most commonly found in the Dalmatian, Bulldog and Black Russian Terrier. Dalmatians are considered to be homozygous for hyperuricosuria; this means that ALL Dalmatians carry this trait.
Additional breeds that were found to have a high frequency of the trait are: Weimaraners, German Shepherd Dogs, Giant Schnauzers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Australian Shepherds, Large Munsterlanders and South African Boerboels. A DNA test for this specific mutation can determine if dogs are normal or if they carry one or two copies of the mutation. Dogs that carry two copies of the mutation will be susceptible to develop bladder/kidney stones.
* A simple DNA test can be done to find out if dogs are effected, carry or are normal (clear) of the disease.
(Information taken from the Weimaraner Club of Americe Magazine)
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