Alice White
Adorable and funny poodles, like many other dogs, are prone to common diseases, including worms and fleas. But this breed of dog is characterized by certain diseases to which animals are genetically predisposed.
Even when choosing a puppy, you should carefully examine it. Often in poodles, especially in dwarfs, there is a fusion of the nasal passages. Outwardly manifested by puffing, snoring, shortness of breath, it is eliminated only by surgery. Such congenital pathology as “cleft palate” is also possible.
Unfortunately, dogs of this breed are susceptible to another congenital disease – non-closure of the Botallov’s duct. At the same time, the embryonic duct from the aorta to the pulmonary artery remains open. As a result, early signs of cardiovascular failure, ascites, develop. Treatment is impossible and an animal with such a pathology dies at an early age.
Common diseases of the poodle include disorders of the cardiovascular system. To prevent cardiovascular disease, you need to subject the dog to moderate stress and avoid an increased amount of stress.
Poodles can suffer from skin conditions, just like humans. Sometimes poodles can get dry skin from the weather, or from genetic health conditions. There are special shampoos you can purchase to help keep your Poodle’s skin moist and healthy.
Poodles are at high risk of developing epilepsy and puerperal tetany. These diseases are manifested in nervous phenomena, convulsions, and shaky gait. It is difficult to treat them, but they rarely develop.
Genetic diseases of poodles are associated with the eyes and eyelids, such as microphthalmia, eyelid volvulus, doubling of the eyelash row, cataracts, and retinal atrophy. All of them are expressed in varying degrees of visual impairment, increased lacrimation. Since these diseases are hereditary, they cannot be prevented.
Poodles are prone to various oral diseases, gingivitis, and ulcerative stomatitis. With improper feeding, most dogs develop tartar, which can be determined by the yellow or brown color of the teeth, the presence of plaque on them, and an unpleasant odor from the mouth. It becomes difficult for the animal to eat, and as a result, the risk of developing other diseases of the oral cavity, tooth loss, increases. As a preventive measure, you need to regularly check the condition of your teeth, brush if necessary. Use food or treats to clean your teeth.
Problems with the pancreas lead to diabetes. Diabetes usually manifests itself in adulthood, when the dog is constantly thirsty, weakness, unsteadiness of gait, loss of consciousness are possible. Laboratory tests show an increase in blood glucose levels. You can avoid the development of the disease with a proper diet, rejection of sweet treats for your pet.
Some diseases of the poodle are associated with metabolic disorders, as a result of which problems with the urinary system can occur. The animal may suffer from urolithiasis, which causes pain when urinating. Urine with a pungent odor, dark or bloodred the dog walks on small often, but little by little. Prevention of ICD is based on reducing salts in the diet, controlling the state of metabolism, and preventing colds.
It is important to remember that dogs of this breed are excitable and impressionable. Prone to allergies and licking. It is necessary to monitor the emotional state of the animal and avoid unnecessary stress.
Some diseases of poodles are characteristic only of certain species, for example, in large poodles, one- or two-sided dislocation of the patella is found. In this case, the dog’s gait is disturbed, it either does not step on the paw, or moves slowly, in small steps. The defect is eliminated surgically, but it is difficult to achieve complete recovery.
Like all fold-eared breeds, poodles often have otitis media. It is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the auricle, remove water from the ears after bathing. Sometimes dogs of this breed are born deaf, especially white.
Despite all the above diseases of the poodle, the breed is quite strong and healthy. It is impossible to completely eliminate the risk of developing a genetic predisposition to diseases. But with proper care and nutrition, the poodle will live a long and unclouded life.
