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Health Concerns Of The Poodle
Well-bred Poodles are hardy,
long-lived dogs who enjoy good health all their days. However, Poodles
can be subject to certain health conditions, and the wise Poodle puppy
buyer should be aware of these problems and avoid them whenever
possible.
As with humans, Poodles have many health concerns that are hereditary
in nature. Many of these can be avoided by careful investigation on the
new owner's part by asking the breeder about the health background of
the puppy's parents. For example, have the parents been tested for such
conditions as cataracts that can cause blindness? Does either of the
parents have epilepsy and, if so, how is it controlled? Has either
parent experienced orthopedic problems and, if so, how serious were
they?
Here we take a closer look at some health conditions that have been
found in Poodles as well as many other breeds of dog. Please note that
not all Poodles experience these conditions. However, it behooves the
puppy buyer to be well informed regarding potential health concerns of
the breed under consideration. Also note that responsible breeders do
not breed from any dog that is known to have or carry any hereditary
problems.
Poodle Eye Problems: A cataract is a cloudiness or film over the lens
of the eye, categorized by age of onset, location on the eye and stage
of the cloudiness. This condition is hereditary, and parents should be
tested before breeding takes place to prevent this condition from being
passed on.
Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, is caused by an increase in
fluid pressure within the eye. It can be hereditary, and parents should
be tested prior to breeding. Miniature Poodles are prone to
narrow-angle glaucoma, which produces pain and redness in the eyes. The
treatment is medical and/or surgical.
Progressive retinal atrophy, or PRA, refers to inherited disorders
affecting the retina of the eye. Visual impairment is slow but
progressive. Night blindness can be the first signal of trouble, and
there is no known way to stop onset.
Poodle Skin Problems: Atopic dermatitis refers to an unusual or
atypical condition of the derma or skin. It can be difficult to
diagnose.
Sebaceous adenitis is inflammatory damage to hair follicles and
sebaceous glands. It is most often seen in Standard Poodles but also
seen in Toys and Miniatures. It is a hereditary condition. There is no
known cure, but treatment to control it includes frequent bathing to
reduce surface scale and to increase moisture to the skin.
Color dilution alopecia is an anomaly that usually occurs in dogs bred
for unusual coat colors, such as those described as "blue," which is a
diluted form of black. The condition, when it occurs, is not curable.
Moisturizers and frequent shampooing can lessen the incidence of dry,
scaly skin.
Seborrhea is an abnormal and excessive discharge from the sebaceous
glands in the skin; it must be treated medically.
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