Hyperuricemia, also known as hyperuricosuria, is a genetic defect causing high levels of uric acid in the urine. The clinical signs of the disease are stones in the bladder or kidneys. HUU can be tested for in any breed, but is most commonly found in the breeds listed below.

Transmission

Autosomal recessive

Breed

American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier (Amstaff), Black Russian Terrier, Bulldog, Coton de Tuléar, Dalmatian, Dutch Partridge Dog, French Bulldog, French Mastiff, Giant Schnauzer, Jack Russell Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Large Münsterländer, Parson Russell Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Weimaraner, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, German Shepherd , White Swiss Shepherd, Miniature American Shepherd