Types Of Dogs And The Health Problems

Siberian Husky : Immune System Disorders / Autoimmune Disorders

Autoimmune Disorders is failure of the body immune system that made the body attack its own tissues. The autoimmune disorders are prone suffered. Most of the disease affected the skin. The effects that arise is in the form of injury and the loss-fur, often attack the face. This immune dysfunction not only attack skin but can infect the eye so can lead to glaucoma and cataracts. To overcome this disorder is corticosteroids to prevent the immune system attack the body.

Bulldog : The Breathing Problems Overview,

Bulldog looks like a lump of walking meat ball. The fat body posture is the identity of a bulldog. But underneath its robustness, bulldog is susceptible to the breathing problem. The small nasal cavity structure with elongated soft palate and a narrow windpipe allowing bulldog can sleep snoring and hot weather can threaten its life because of fatigue and difficulty in breathing. So, it’s better to keep bulldog in normal temperature and avoid too much playing in the heat.

Pug : Eye Problem The kind of pug is rather strange.

Pug has a snub face and protruding eyes. This trait is at the risk of eye problem. The fatal problem is the eyeball is out of place. This thing is prone to be happened if the Pug got an accident or fighting. If this happen, close the pug’s eyes with a wet cloth and immediately bring to the veterinarian. The veterinarian can make the eyes back to the place, but cannot certainly the eyes sight is still normal, depend on the level of damage.

Labrador Retriever : Obesity

Any dog can become overweight, but Labrador is most susceptible for this. And like humans, this obesity can cause health problems for dogs. Labrador needs full energetic daily exercise. If Labrador ask foods more often, trying to give raw carrots, beans, or apple for snacking. Because prevent is more easily than losing weight, so better to consult with your doctor in planning right diet for your dog.

Beagle : Epilepsy

Epilepsy is brain problem that can cause convulsions, seems to be more commons happen to Beagle than other dogs. Dogs that affected by epilepsy usually often have seizure at the age of 6 months until 3 years. Although epilepsy cannot be cured, if often seizure (more than 1 months), can be treated by anti-seizure medications.

Shih Tzu : Wobbly Kneecaps / Kneecaps shifts

Wobbly Kneecaps or Pattelar Luxation is very commonly happen to the kind of the toy-sized dogs such as Shih Tzu. In the Pattelar Luxation, the kneecap sometimes out or shifts from its place and cause the dogs walk limp or hobble. The kneecap usually returns to the place itself but in the severe case, the surgery might be done to correct the problem and prevent arthritis.

Dachshund / Tekel : Back Problems

Because of its long body, Dachshund has a high risk of back injury and spinal disk problems (spinal disk: the soft bone which connect the back bone until the neck bone ). The best ways to keep Dachshund is to maintain ideal body weight. The excessive weight can burden its back. Besides that, try to limit climbing the leader and jump off from furniture, because it can also give pressure on its back.

Poodle : Glaucoma

The Poodle Dog is one of the few types of dogs which have a high risk of serious eyes problem. Glaucoma is buildup of fluid in the eyes and cause pressure, pain, and ending with blindness. On the first step, glaucoma can be treated by medicines, but when it become worse, surgery or eliminate the eyes that have been existed may be required.

Rottweiler : Joints Problems

Large dog breed like Rottweiler has a risk of various joints problems, include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, arthritis, and Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD). Giving a balanced amount of food can help the health of Rottweiler’s joints.

Cihuahua : Collapsing Trachea ( Windpipes Abnormalities )

Is your Cihuahua Dog has a wheezing sound when it’s excited? It may have collapsed trachea, commonly happen to the toy-sized dog. Some dogs live with collapsing trachea and no problem with it, but for the other dog may be needed a treatment. In the severe case, surgery may be needed to shore up the open windpipe.

Pomeranian : Fur Loss / Baldness

Pomeranian dog are prone to adrenal gland disease and called Alopecia X (also known as X-type baldness or black skin disease) that can cause the fur loss. Alopecia X usually begins when the dog still young. This fur loss is caused by the excess production of sex hormone. Melatonin supplements can help overcome it.

Maltese : “ Little White Dog Shaker Syndrome “ disease

Based on its name, “ Little White Dog Shaker Syndrome “ disease is a condition that cause whole body vibrate and usually experienced by a small fluffy white dogs ( although dogs with other fur color may also be affected by this disease. It is caused by the cerebellum inflammation and produce vibration that can make the dog almost cannot walk. But the good news, this disease can be treated by corticosteroids, not painful for dogs, and usually subside after a few weeks.