There are some breeds that are more prone than others to develop diseases and need more veterinary checks. Here's what they are
Having a pet, especially a dog, is wonderful, but also a costly and time-consuming commitment when considering all veterinary expenses, the purchase of medications, specific foods for their diet and care in general.
There are also factors to take into consideration such as the breed of the dog as there are some by nature breeds more prone than others to get sick and frequently needing routine vet visits.
If you are considering adopting a dog, you must be aware that these dog breeds are the most exposed to the risk of developing diseases.
Index
Bassett Hound
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As well as adorable Dachshunds, Bassett hounds often suffer from spinal problems because of their conformation, but they can also contract easily long ear infections dangling, as well as inflammation and eye disease. Obesity and hypothyroidism are also very common disorders in this breed which therefore requires periodic checks by the vet.
Cocker spaniel
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The sweet and agile Cocker spaniel is a breed is prone to hereditary genetic diseases such as familial nephropathy, progressive retinal atrophy and hip dysplasia. In addition, he can suffer from heart disease, epilepsy and liver problems.
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The cute pug has characteristics that immediately catch the eye: a flattened face and a very short muzzle and for this reason it suffers from brachycephalic syndrome. This frequently exposes him to breathing difficulties also due to the incorrectly developed trachea. He can easily get skin conditions such as mange and eye infections. This breed, like the Bassett Hound, is also prone to obesity.
German Shepherd
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The German Shepherd is famous for being affected by genetic diseases such as hip dysplasia, a very painful condition for the animal which, however, can be treated with exercise and diet, and glaucoma. This breed is predisposed to contract viral diseases, to the development of cataracts, heart disease and skin diseases and, like the Rottweiler and the Newfoundland, suffers from subaortic stenosis.
Bulldog
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Both English Bulldogs and French Bulldogs share as their cousins pugs and other similar breeds the problems that plague brachycephalic dogs, but also eye problems, which are typical of the breed, such as the cherry eye. Due to the adorable folds he is not infrequently prone to skin diseases. Bulldogs are also dogs with a very sensitive immune system, therefore predisposed to allergies.
Labrador Retriever
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The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds for young and old, but also one of the most disease-prone. Unfortunately, this adorable playmate tends to develop cancer more than other dog breeds and that goes for both the Labrador and the Golden Retriever. This breed can often suffer from muscular dystrophy and dysplasia, eye disorders and cold tail syndrome.
Rottweiler
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The unmistakable Rottweilers are another of the breeds, like the German Shepherd and the Cocker, who suffer from hip dysplasia, but also elbow dysplasia. It can also develop theosteochondrosis of the knee or shoulder, a degenerative bone disease, as well as eye disorders such as eyelid deformity. Rottweilers are, like Retrievers, unfortunately very prone to cancer. Subaortic stenosis is also typical of the breed.
Saint Bernard
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This giant dog, symbol of Switzerland, the country from which it derives, has a sad one predisposition to bone cancer as well as heart disease. The breed is affected by diseases such as cardiomyopathy, but also stomach torsion and often has eye problems such as ectropion. To prevent disorders such as juvenile osteoporosis it is advisable to follow a specific diet, the deficiencies of which could induce the disease.
Toy Poodle
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Toy Poodles are the smallest breed of the Poodle family and because of their small size - precisely toy - they tend to suffer from joint problems, but also from convulsions and collapse due to low blood sugar. Also unlike other Poodles, the Toys are prone to development bladder stones which must necessarily be removed through surgery.
Newfoundland
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In addition to the St. Bernard, another dog could not be missing from the list that hardly goes unnoticed due to its size: the Newfoundland. This breed suffers from bone and ligament problems. The diseases that most affect Newfoundland specimens are the subaortic stenosis and hip and knee dysplasia, which can be hereditary for this breed. The Newfoundland can also suffer from dental problems due to a wrong diet.
The breed today is a criterion for identifying a dog and its predominant characteristics, but it is not an indicator of how much affection the dog can give you compared to a "common", not purebred one. There are no races in the lexicon of love and for this reason if you crave a dog, you should seriously think about adopting one (or more) without thinking about its pedigree. What matters is to be aware that, whatever its history, its origin or its size, the animal will need attention, time and veterinary care.
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