Dogs and their typical disease
A Life / / December 19, 2019
Siberian Husky
A typical problem: Autoimmune diseases.
Siberian Huskies are prone to a variety of autoimmune diseases. Many of them are associated with the skin, expressed ulcers and hair loss (especially on the face). Some immune disorders also affect the eyes and can cause vision problems, such as glaucoma and cataracts.
English bulldog
A typical problem: Breathing difficulties.
Like other dogs with cute flattened muzzles, Bulldogs may have problems with the respiratory system. Small nose, elongated soft palate and a narrow trachea - the reasons for which the Bulldogs snore. And if a dog is overheated and overtired, these factors can trigger a life-threatening situation.
Pug
A typical problem: With the eyes.
Pug in danger eyes. The thing in their protruding position on the flattened snout. The most serious thing that can happen - loss of an eye, when the eyeball is out of orbit. It can be triggered by a strong blow or a fight with another dog. If this happens with your pet, do not try to help him yourself. Cover the injured eye moist bandage and urgently deliver the dog to the vet. The physician will return the eye in place, but will remain there while seeing - depend on the severity of the injury.
German Shepherd
A typical problem: Hip dysplasia.
German Shepherds, like many large breeds of dogs are faced with hip dysplasia. It is lost between the joint surfaces matching, and there is arthritis or dislocation. The femoral head is deformed and partially or completely slip out of the joint cavity. The dog is in pain, can not walk properly.
Labrador Retriever
A typical problemObesity.
Extra weight can be any dog, but especially Labradors are prone to obesity. Like humans, overweight dogs may give rise to other health problems. Labradors have to spend a lot of energy, but if your dog is constantly asked is, try to give him as a snack raw carrots or apples.
Beagle
A typical problemEpilepsy.
Epilepsy - a neurological disorder, manifested in sudden seizures. Epilepsy suffer from not only people but also dogs, mostly beagles. The first attack of the dog-epileptic cases, as a rule, in the period from six months to three years. Epilepsy is incurable, but the number of attacks can be reduced (up to one month) due to receiving anticonvulsants.
Shih Tzu
A typical problem: Displacement of the patella.
Offset kneecap (patella luxation) is extremely common in dwarf breeds such as Shih Tzu. As a result, the dog begins to limp or prim paw. Typically patella reduce a veterinarian, but in severe cases, to avoid arthritis, surgery may be required.
Boxer
A typical problem: cancer.
Boxers are at high risk of developing certain types of cancer, such as lymphoma and mastocytoma. Lymphoma is characterized by lesions of the lymphatic system, and mastocytoma - appearance on the skin of an animal malignant mast cell tumors. If you notice on the torso pet a strange lump or subcutaneous lump, contact your doctor. Cancer in dogs can be cured if detected early. In addition, if you have a boxer, regularly check his lymph nodes.
dachshund
typical problems: With his back.
Due to the elongated torso in taxes is higher than that of other dogs, the risk of injury to the back or earn spinal disc problems. To avoid this, make sure the weight of your pet. Extra weight - an additional burden on his back. Also try to limit the descents and climbs the stairs and wean the dog to jump off furniture. All this is very annoying spine.
doberman
A typical problem: heart diseases.
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) - a serious disease characterized by the development of the stretching of the heart cavities. DCM is extremely common in Dobermans. This may develop as a young age, and after 14 years, but is most common in dogs 7-8 years. About 70-80% of all the sick animals up males. Dog owners often do not even suspect that their pet is ill, has not yet come to an end.
Cocker Spaniel
A typical problem: Ear infections.
Dogs, like a cocker spaniel with long hanging ears, often suffer from infections of the body. To prevent them, clean the ears of your dog every two weeks. Also sometimes lift them up and blown out from them dirt. Clip out the hair from the ear of the animal sinks to make it easier to hear, and in the ear canal does not accumulate moisture. The fewer ear infections, the less health problems in dogs in the future.
Yorkshire Terrier
A typical problem: Hepatic shunt.
Portosystemic shunts (PSS) - is abnormal vascular connections which occur between the hepatic portal vein and the systemic circulation. In other words, the blood from the gastrointestinal tract goes directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the liver - the body of toxins are not displayed. The disease usually occurs in small dogs like Yorkshire Terriers. PSS leads to stunted growth, frequent vomiting and convulsions. Fortunately, by hepatic shunt can be removed. After the surgery, the dog usually live a normal healthy life.
Golden retriever
A typical problemAllergies.
Your golden retriever is constantly licking himself? Alas, this is not because the dog likes his beautiful coat. When a dog allergy, they do not sneeze, people. Allergic reactions are expressed in skin itch. If the dog is often licking, scratching and biting himself, take him to the doctor. Otherwise it may be formed "hot spot" on the skin (hot-spot, or acute moist dermatitis).
Poodle
A typical problem: Glaucoma.
Poodles - one of the breeds at risk of occurrence of serious eye diseases. In glaucoma due to elevated intraocular pressure dog feels pain and can cause blindness. In the early stages of glaucoma is treated with special preparations, reducing pressure in the eye. But, if the optic nerve suffer much, surgery may be necessary, until the removal of the eyeball.
rottweiler
A typical problem: With joints.
In large dogs such as Rottweilers, often have problems with joints: hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, arthritis and exfoliating osteochondrosis (OCD). When OCD cartilage separates from the adjacent bone and shifts from the joint cavity. The reason may be the rapid growth of the puppy.
Miniature Schnauzer
A typical problem: Diabetes.
Your miniature schnauzer drink after a walk, as if run a marathon? He may have diabetes. Diabetes can get sick any dog, but especially miniature schnauzers are predisposed to it. Diabetes - a serious disease, but with insulin and diet, your dog can live a normal dog's life.
chihuahua
A typical problem: Collapse trachea.
Your dog is coughing, and sometimes so much worried that rushing to and fro, and not find a place? She may be the collapse of the trachea. He is typical of the toy breeds. Trachea - a tubular body, which connects the upper and lower respiratory tract. It strengthens cartilage half rings. If they are softened, trachea loses rigidity and tracheal tube is deformed. This is called a collapse. In some cases, it does not cause any problems to the animal, and sometimes require medical intervention.
pomeranian
A typical problem: hair loss.
Pomeranian prone to adrenal disease called alopecia X and is expressed in hair loss. Baldness usually begins in young age. First drop long hair. The probable cause of alopecia X is the imbalance of hormones. Therefore, after the sterilization and castration woolen cover usually recovers. It can also help welcome melatonin.
kurtshaar
A typical problem: Aortic stenosis.
Aortic stenosis - a narrowing of the aorta due to the merging of its flaps of the valve, preventing normal blood flow. Due to aortic stenosis increases the load on the heart and can manifest cardiac arrhythmias. In mild cases of aortic stenosis may be asymptomatic, in heavy - the dog gets tired quickly, shortness of breath with exertion, may be convulsions. Unfortunately, aortic stenosis significantly reduces the duration of the animal's life. But it can be extended in a timely treatment.
German dog
A typical problem: Volvulus.
For such big dogs like Great Dane, high risk gastrectasis (expansion of the stomach, or volvulus). This is an extremely life-threatening condition when the stomach fills with gas and twists the intestines, pinch the artery. If you notice your dog after eating goes panting, her abundant drooling immediately Bring her to the vet.
Shetland sheepdog
A typical problem: Collie eye anomaly.
Sheltie risk of developing eye disease, known as Collie Eye Anomaly. The main symptom of the disease is the underdevelopment of the choroid. The degree of manifestation of the disease can vary from mild visual impairment to complete blindness. Collie eye anomaly and incurable inherited.
Maltese
A typical problem: Tremor.
Usually it occurs in white dogs, but can be in Maltese and other colors. At the signal, the dog in the cerebellum begins tremor, sometimes so strong that the animal can not walk. However, it is treated with corticosteroids. Then the tremor passes within a few weeks.
Boston Terrier
A typical problem"Cherry eye."
In Boston Terriers eyes bulging, and therefore at risk. Additional eye diseases occurring in these, typical is the so-called cherry eye. Dogs have a third eyelid, which contains iron, which produces a significant portion of tear film. When the iron falls out of orbit, it turns out "cherry eye." Reposition the gland of the third century there is surgically. In addition to "cherry eye" in boston terriers common keratoconjunctivitis sicca, cataracts and entropion (inversion century).
French Bulldog
typical problems: Breathing.
As a fellow of the British, the French bulldog is often faced with breathing problems. In particular, the brachiocephalic syndrome, in which dogs disturbed respiratory function. Causes: Small nose, elongated soft palate and a narrow trachea. Difficulty breathing possible at high ambient temperatures and physical stress. Therefore, in the hot days it is better to keep your pet in cool place.
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
A typical problem: Mitral valve insufficiency.
This problem is common in small dogs in old age, but it can be gentlemen and youth. Mitral valve can be deformed, then it does not close completely and can not normally prevent the reverse flow of blood. This creates a burden on the heart. Symptoms are shortness of breath in the background loads and coughing. With timely detection and treatment of mitral valve insufficiency dog can live a long time and (almost) happy.