They are considered a generally high health breed, Hip Dysplasia and
congenital eye problems are the major health concerns associated with the breed.
One of the greatest advantages you have in getting a Springer Mix is that they are less likely to suffer from the issues that pure bred Springer spaniels suffer from such as Hip Dysplasia, Springer Rage,
Congenital eye problems and upset tummies.
Dachshund dog owners need to be aware that this breed has
some congenital eye problems here is some information about these.
Dog eye health will steadily be improved by breeders who strive to eliminate
congenital eye problems.
Not exact matches
The doctor will check the structure and alignment of your child's
eyes and her ability to move them correctly and look for signs of
congenital eye conditions or other
problems.
The doctor checks your baby's
eyes for signs of
congenital conditions and other
problems.
At all well - baby visits, your child's doctor should examine your baby's
eyes, checking their structure and alignment, her ability to move them correctly, and for signs of
congenital eye conditions or other
problems.
Weimaraners are usually very healthy, but are prone to a few health conditions such as including hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, tricuspid dysplasia (a
congenital heart disease), and
eye problems like corneal dystropy and entropion.
Many of our cats have also received additional vet care as needed, such as surgery for injuries or
congenital problems, treatment for ear,
eye, upper respiratory infections, and viruses.
For dogs, the parts of their body that are most frequently affected by
congenital problems are the central nervous system, the
eyes, the muscles, and the bones.
These dogs are prone to
congenital problems, especially if the color is in the
eyes or ears sometimes resulting in blindness or deafness.
A watchful
eye will help spot runts that fail to thrive and those with serious
congenital problems will be spared unnecessary suffering.
Brussels Griffons are very healthy dogs, but they may develop a potential
congenital disease,
eye problems such as cataracts, distichiasis, and progressive retinal atrophy.
Ask about breed genetic
problems such as generalized progressive retinal atrophy, an
eye disease that eventually causes blindness, and
congenital heart
problems.
During a two year period in the early 1980s, 144 Cavaliers were screened for
eye problems in Sweden, and 11 cases of
congenital ocular defects were found.
Similarly, dogs with
congenital or traumatic anatomical deformities and abnormalities of the eyelids,
eye orbital and
eye socket may experience
problems to light due to the inability to control the amount of light entering into
eyes.
Unfortunately there are also several potential health
problems including Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, Aortic Stenosis, high rates of cancer, and some
congenital eye conditions.
Seizures and
eye problems can be a
congenital flaw, although good breeding and genetic testing offers hope for the further improvement of the breed.
However, with only a small gene pool to draw upon, a genetic bottleneck was created, potentially causing the present - day
problems of
congenital defects such as cleft palates, spinal deformities and heart, brain and
eye deformities.