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Cystinuria (Newfoundland)

Body function:
Metabolic & Digestive
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Cystinuria is a kidney disorder that occurs in Newfoundland dogs due to a mutation in the SLC3A1 gene. The mutation causes high levels of cystine to build up in the urine, forming crystals and stones that block the urethra.
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