Health.
Unfortunately like us dogs are prone to disease. We have listed the problems that have been reported in wolf lookalike dogs. There are not so many health issues as there are in some 'breeds' and 'types' of dog but its always wise to be aware of anything that could pop up in the future. Forewarned is Forearmed.
Addisons Disease.
Common in young to middle age dogs with a bias towards females where the adrenal gland does not produce enough steroid hormones. The symptoms of Addison's disease develop insidiously and it may take some time to be recognized. The most common symptoms are fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness, weight loss, vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, headache, sweating, changes in mood and personality with joint and muscle pain. The disease is most common in Labradors, Poodles and Portuguese water dogs.
Von Willerbrand disease.
Is an inherited bleeding disorder, it affects the blood's ability to clot. If the blood does not clot you will have hard to stop bleeding after an injury. The bleeding can damage intenal organs and even be life threatening although this is rare. In Von Willerbrands disease you either have low levels of a certain protien in your blood or the protien does not work the way it should. Most common in Doberman pincher, Scottish Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Poodle, Corgi, German Shepherd, Rottweilers and Basset Hounds.
Monorchidism & Cryptorchidism
Mono - Only one descended testis. Crypto - Retention of one or both of the testes, usually in the abdomen. Common in all types of dog.
Epilepsy
There are two types. 1/ Idiopathic - when there is no known cause therefore assumed its hereditary. 2/ Secondary epilepsy - specific cause.
In secondary epilepsy the causes listed are low blood sugar, thyroid malfunction, distemper, lead poisoning, brain tumour, eclampsia, toxins (pesticides, fertilisers, poisionous plants, strychnine and chocolate. Trauma after a blow to the head, organ failure, parasites (worms, fleas) Some of the breeds it occurs most commonly are Belgian Tervuerens, Beagles, Dashunds, German Shepherds, Keeshonds, Boxers, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Collies, Schnauzers, Poodles, Dalmatians and St. Bernards.
Hip Displasia
An abnormal formation of the hip socket that in its most severe form can eventually cause lameness. It is common in many dog breeds particularly the larger breeds.
Unfortunately like us dogs are prone to disease. We have listed the problems that have been reported in wolf lookalike dogs. There are not so many health issues as there are in some 'breeds' and 'types' of dog but its always wise to be aware of anything that could pop up in the future. Forewarned is Forearmed.
Addisons Disease.
Common in young to middle age dogs with a bias towards females where the adrenal gland does not produce enough steroid hormones. The symptoms of Addison's disease develop insidiously and it may take some time to be recognized. The most common symptoms are fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness, weight loss, vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, headache, sweating, changes in mood and personality with joint and muscle pain. The disease is most common in Labradors, Poodles and Portuguese water dogs.
Von Willerbrand disease.
Is an inherited bleeding disorder, it affects the blood's ability to clot. If the blood does not clot you will have hard to stop bleeding after an injury. The bleeding can damage intenal organs and even be life threatening although this is rare. In Von Willerbrands disease you either have low levels of a certain protien in your blood or the protien does not work the way it should. Most common in Doberman pincher, Scottish Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Poodle, Corgi, German Shepherd, Rottweilers and Basset Hounds.
Monorchidism & Cryptorchidism
Mono - Only one descended testis. Crypto - Retention of one or both of the testes, usually in the abdomen. Common in all types of dog.
Epilepsy
There are two types. 1/ Idiopathic - when there is no known cause therefore assumed its hereditary. 2/ Secondary epilepsy - specific cause.
In secondary epilepsy the causes listed are low blood sugar, thyroid malfunction, distemper, lead poisoning, brain tumour, eclampsia, toxins (pesticides, fertilisers, poisionous plants, strychnine and chocolate. Trauma after a blow to the head, organ failure, parasites (worms, fleas) Some of the breeds it occurs most commonly are Belgian Tervuerens, Beagles, Dashunds, German Shepherds, Keeshonds, Boxers, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Collies, Schnauzers, Poodles, Dalmatians and St. Bernards.
Hip Displasia
An abnormal formation of the hip socket that in its most severe form can eventually cause lameness. It is common in many dog breeds particularly the larger breeds.