I got Healthy Paws a little over a year ago for my 4 year old Siberian Husky after she had already struggled
with juvenile cataracts and seizures.
Special Note: Tootsie has been diagnosed
with Juvenile Cataracts.
Not exact matches
The health issues associated
with this breed are mainly genetic in nature such as seizures and defects of the eye (
juvenile cataracts and glaucoma).
There are other health problems associated
with Bostons, notably deafness,
juvenile cataracts, and patella problems.
No havanese will be used for breeding if it is known to be affected
with, of a carrier of
Juvenile Cataracts, PRA, heart disease or any other condition which affects the health of the progeny.
Juvenile cataracts are associated
with the merle gene — the same gene responsible for the dappled appearance and blue irises of some Aussies.
Current health concerns
with this breed are: Thyroid Disease, Autoimmune Thyroditis, FVII Deficiency [6],
juvenile cataracts, liver disease, pyometra, patellar luxation, cryptorchidism, and cardiac issues [3]