Breed - Related Health Concerns Hip dysplasia; pyotraumatic dermatitis (skin irritation caused and made worse by biting, scratching and licking); progressive retinal atrophy; Fanconi Syndrome (kidney malfunction causing extreme thirst and urine production); easy weight gain (bil-jac.com)
Multiple myeloma may require symptomatic therapy for pain and for other signs such as kidney malfunction. (brittonroadveterinaryclinic.com)
The two most common indicators of kidney malfunction are revealed by the creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) tests, which measure the ability of the kidneys to filter out various compounds. (petpeoplesplace.com)