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Cystinuria (Labrador Retriever)

Body function:
Metabolic & Digestive
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Cystinuria in Labrador Retrievers occurs due to a mutation in the SLC3A1 gene. This disorder causes crystals and stones to form in the urine due to excess levels of cystine. Dogs with this disorder experience difficulty urinating and may even be unable to urinate altogether.
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