Bull Terriers are prone to hereditary nephritis, an acute problem of the kidney that often starts to develop at a young age. Hereditary nephritis starts with small, undeveloped kidneys. It may also be rooted in the malfunctioning of your dog's kidney filters due to the high protein level in their urine. Bull Terriers suffering from this disease usually live less than 3 years before their kidney fails to function, although there are some who manage to live until they're 6 to 8 years old.
Urine protein: urine creatinine, also known as the UP: UC ratio, should be done annually when your dog turns 18 months. With an abnormal UP: UC ratio, these dogs must not be bred. The Bull Terrier is also susceptible to renal dysplasia, a disease that's been there since birth. Renal dysplasia means that the dog's kidneys didn't mature properly, so it won't also perform well.
Any sign of illness exhibited by your pet should require a visit to your professional veterinary hospital Washington DC for proper medical attention.
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