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- Addison’s Disease
- Atrial Septal Defects in Standard Poodles
- Bloat
- Chronic Active Hepatitis
- Cushings Disease
- Epilepsy
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hypothyroidism
- Legg-Calve-Perthes
- Neonatal Encephalopathy
Addison’s disease is also known as hypoadrenocorticism. It is an insufficient production of adrenal hormones by the adrenal gland. Since these hormones are essential for life, this is an extremely serious disease and it must be treated as such. Adrenal insufficiency can be primary or secondary. Primary adrenocorticism affects salt/potassium balance...
Canine atrial septal defect (ASD) is a relatively rare congenital heart malformation in which the heart has a hole between its upper chambers. Some breeds considered at increased risk for ASD include Boxer, Doberman Pinscher, Samoyed and Newfoundland. The malformation has recently been recognized among Standard Poodles and seems to run in families,...
The normal stomach sits high in the abdomen and contains a small amount of gas, some mucus, and any food being digested. It undergoes a normal rhythm of contraction, receiving food from the esophagus above, grinding the food, and meting the ground food out to the small intestine at its other end. Normally this proceeds uneventfully except for the o...
Chronic active hepatitis is a liver disease where there is inflammation of the liver and death of liver tissue present. Dogs that are affected with this disease develop a slow, progressive liver failure. Researchers have found in some breeds a familial predisposition to the disease. In Bedlington Terriers, the disease has been found to be the resul...
There are 3 forms of Cushings Disease. Most dogs have the more common form, Pituitary Dependent PD. With this form the dogs have a slow growing form of cancer that is located in the pituitary gland. This causes the adrenal glands to produce too much cortisol because the tumor triggers too much ACTH to be produced. The next form is the Non Pituitary...
Seizures in dogs can be caused by a variety of factors. A common cause of seizures in all varieties of Poodles (as well as 25 or 30 other breeds) is “idiopathic epilepsy.” Idiopathic epilepsy generally is inherited, and it can result in either mild or severe seizures. Sometimes, seizures involve episodes of unusual behavior, such as running frantic...
The hip joint is a ball and socket connection. If the joint is malformed the head of the femur will not properly align with the cup of the hip socket. This misalignment can range from mild to severe. In mild cases, with proper diet and exercise the animal can lead a full and active life. In more severe cases surgical correction or euthanasia are th...
Hypothyroidism (malfunctioning thyroid) is caused by an inadequate production of the thyroid hormone. Symptoms include; skin conditions, obesity, excessive hunger, irregular heat cycles, excessive coarse coat texture, inability to stay warm, and lethargy. Treatment of hypothyroidism is the use of an inexpensive drug given daily. Testing for thyroid...
LCPD results when the blood supply to the femoral head is interrupted resulting in a vascular necrosis, or the death of the bone cells. Followed by a period of revascularization, the femoral head is subject to remodeling and/or collapse creating an irregular fit in the acetabulum, or hip socket. This process of bone cell dying and chipping followed...
Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS) is a fatal disease of the brain in newborn Standard Poodles. Affected pups are weak, uncoordinated, and mentally dull from birth. If they survive the first few days, their growth may be stunted. When normal puppies in the litter start walking, some pups with NEwS cannot stand at all and others struggle t...
Major Health Concerns. The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Club of America maintains a watchful eye for potential genetic problems and is proactive in those instances when the general health and well-being of the breed is challenged.
Overview of Dachshund Health. As a generally healthy breed, the Dachshund has a life expectancy of 12 to 16 years. Critical to this is a good, regular veterinary care, a quality diet and moderate exercise to maintain good muscle tone.
For over 100 years the BCA and its member clubs have focused on maintaining the breed standard by breeding for good bulldog health, conformation and temperament, while continuously promote the health and welfare of the breed.
Dec 11, 2018 · The Dalmatian Club of America is very committed to the health and well-being of our breed. The DCA study groups are committees that work to provide information about health issues and to work with researchers when appropriate.
Health-Related. For additional health-related information, please visit The PCA Health Foundation. Toys: OFA Recommended Tests for Toy Poodles. Recommended Testing: Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) DNA Test (PRCD Test) DNA based test from an approved laboratory Eye Examination by a boarded ACVO Ophthalmologist. CAER Exam Patellar Luxation.
