From “eye boogers” to corneal ulcers, dog eye problems must be evaluated and treated with a combination of conventional and holistic medicine. Sometimes surgery is the right way to go, while other times homeopathic or herbal treatments are best. If the eye problem is caused by an underlying...
A Contribution to the Study of the Diseases of The Eye in the Dogdoi:10.1016/S0368-1742(05)80003-7LiveseyGeoffrey H.Elsevier B.V.Journal of Comparative Pathology & Therapeutics
Prone to hip dysplasia, both hypothyroid and autoimmune thyroiditis, immune diseases like VKH and Pemphigus, skin problems like SA and eyes (PRA, Micro, entropion) patella and other problems with the knee. Living Conditions The Akita will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised...
Regular visits to the vet are essential for both the prevention and early detection of diseases and other health issues. Remember, dogs age much quicker than humans, and even with an otherwise healthy animal, it is important to keep on top of issues that if left undetected, could affect thei...
health problems should not occur. Being a crossbreed means that the Cockapoo is generally a healthy breed that doesn’t suffer many ailments but be aware of possible diseases or ailments inherited from the parents so ensure the parentage is free of genetic problems when buying a puppy. Both ...
Kooikerhondjes are still known to carry some hereditary diseases. Puppies should only be obtained from breeders who can prove the parents do not carry these defects. Von Willebrandt Disease (VWD) is a common hereditary bleeding disorder in dogs that is very similar to hemophilia in humans. This...
Heart diseases. The heart disease that occurs most frequently in the case of Papillon dogs is mitral valve disease. This disease may take over during this dog type’s transition from junior to adult, usually between 1 and 2 years of life. ...
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Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vision,...
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA):This is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vi...