Can Dalmatians Get Gout

Dalmatians don’t get gout from their uric acid. For them, uric acid crystallizes in their bladders, leading to stones that often have to be removed with surgery.

How do I know if my dog has gout?

Bloody urine. Straining to urinate. Urinating small amounts frequently. Seeing gritty material in the dog’s urine.

Why do Dalmatians have uric acid?

DNA analysis showed that mutations in the SLC2A9 gene were responsible for the elevated uric acid in the Dalmatians. … Because the gene mutation does not always occur in bulldogs and black Russian terriers, breeders can simply use genetic selection to eliminate the unhealthy trait from those breeds.