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12 Health Problems That Your
Poodle May Encounter
Here are a few of the types of
poodles injuries and health problems that are a common occurance.
1. Cruciate ligament injury is a condition in which diagonally crossed
ligaments in the rear leg are injured and must be corrected surgically.
This condition is especially painful.
2. Elbow dysplasia, also known as osteochondrosis, is often found in
young growing dogs. It is genetic. Dogs allowed to exercise in excess
are often at risk for this condition.
3. Abnormal elbows are graded based on the severity of the dysplasia,
while normal elbows of dogs 24 months old and older receive OFA
certification. This scheme is designed to help identify dysplastic dogs
and to help breeders eliminate affected dogs from their breeding
programs.
4. Hip dysplasia is similar to elbow dysplasia; it is a genetically
acquired problem of the hips in which the head of the femur does not
fit correctly into the hip joint. The OFA also has a screening program
for hips, in which hip x-rays of dogs at least 24 months old are
evaluated and graded in one of seven categories: Excellent, Good, Fair,
Borderline, Mild, Moderate and Severe.
5. Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a disorder of the hip joint, often
seen in young small-breed dogs, which causes lameness and pain in one
leg. Surgical removal of the femoral head is the usual treatment.
6. Kneecap dislocation or medial patellar luxation occurs when the
kneecap slips out of place and rests on the inside of the knee. This
condition is mostly seen in small dogs. Therapy may help, but surgery
is more frequently used to relieve the problem. It is most probably
genetic in origin.
7. Bloat or stomach torsion is a condition in which the stomach twists
over and fills with air, releasing toxins into the bloodstream. This
requires immediate medical help. It can be fatal if not treated early
enough. This condition is usually a concern for deep-chested breeds and
may affect the Standard Poodle; your vet can advise you of
precautionary measures against bloat.
8. Cushing's syndrome is a pituitary disorder in which the body
produces too much cortisone. It is medically treatable.
9. Hypothyroidism is a hormone problem usually seen in older dogs. It
can be treated by a veterinarian.
10. Patent ductus heart disease is a congenital heart defect that is
genetic. Surgery is required for correction.
11. Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by a seizure in the brain that
can be controlled with medication.
12. Von Willebrand's disease is genetic in nature. It is a bleeding
disorder in which a low clotting factor can prove fatal. Dogs should be
tested for clotting factor prior to surgery.
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