Complement Deficiency in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Complement Deficiency
Organ System: Musculoskeletal

Complement is the collective name for a group of proteins which plan a vital role in the immune system. If your dog has a complement deficiency then they are susceptible to bacterial infections, including serious and widespread ones (septicaemia). They may also develop kidney disease. This disorder is very rare and is currently incurable, however the secondary conditions can be treated as necessary. Your dog should not be used for breeding and neither should their parents. Other members of their family should be tested to see if they are carriers of this condition before any (further) breeding takes place.

Breeds exposed to Complement Deficiency – Research Reference
English Pointer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Wire Haired Pointer Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Pointer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Wire Haired Pointer – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Boxer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dachshund – Long Haired – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Welsh Springer Spaniel Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Springer Spaniel Cross – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Springer Spaniel – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
English Springer Spaniel – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Welsh Springer Spaniel – (Scott & Anderson 1990)
Dachshund – Long Haired Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Complement Deficiency or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.