Health status depends on genetic factors

Before raising a dog, most people not only hope that the dog will have a cute appearance and smart reactions, but they also hope that after finally searching for him through thousands of Baidu, The dogs that come home can be lively, energetic and healthy babies. However, raising a dog is a lifelong matter. Before deciding to get along with him, in addition to appearance and personality, there are many things that should be paid attention to. This is an important topic that you, as an upcoming owner, must know.
According to the author's in-depth research, genetically speaking, there is really no dog breed in the world whose health status is perfect. Even humans cannot escape the problem of genetic diseases. As far as dogs are concerned, Of course there is no exception. Every kind of dog has more or less bad genetic factors in its body, and these bad genes will cause some disease problems in the future.

Dog health depends on the care of the owner

Although not all dogs will get sick, I still hope that before we decide to get a dog, we can have an understanding of the dog breeds we like. Gain a deeper understanding and become more attentive to dog issues and conditions in the area. In this way, I believe the owner will have a better understanding of the dog's health and make greater progress in the dog's health. strict control! In this issue, the author will first discuss several of the more popular dog breeds in Taiwan, and briefly discuss several common genetic diseases with readers. I also hope that through the introduction of this unit, many people who originally did not know the health status of dogs will be able to understand it. owners can have a deeper understanding.
Please remember that for dogs, only careful care and gentle care from their owners can bring them a happy and healthy life.

Pomeranian dogs are careful about tracheal collapse

Let’s talk about cute Pomeranian dogs first. Pomeranian is a dog that most readers are familiar with. Most people’s existing impression of Pomeranian is that it is small, loves to bark, and tends to have neurotic reactions. However, for people who like Pomeranian, it is small, The responsiveness is what attracts me the most. From the perspective of Pomeranian genetic defects, there are several key issues in Pomeranian genetic defects that require breeders to pay close attention to. First of all, Pomeranian's bones are very fragile, and the forelimbs are more likely to fracture, and the hind limbs are also prone to knee dislocation. We should pay more attention when running and jumping. In addition, Pomeranians are particularly prone to endocrine problems, such as hypothyroidism, and symptoms of dermatitis can also appear on the skin due to endocrine imbalance. In terms of cardiovascular problems, Pomeranian female dogs are also prone to Patent ductus arteriosus (open arteriosus) disease, which is an abnormal blood vessel between the aorta and pulmonary artery of the heart, which causes blood to be transported During the process, oxygenated blood and hypoxic blood are mixed.
In addition, in terms of eye diseases, Pomeranians over four years old are prone to cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy (this disease is likely to occur around the age of six)diseases; the older Pomeranians get, the more likely they are to have respiratory problems such as tracheal collapse. The proportion of Pomeranians suffering from tracheal collapse is quite high, and they usually have symptoms of coughing. X-ray examination is needed to determine the cause of tracheal collapse. degree.

Schnauzer – pay attention to skin problems

Generally speaking, Schnauzers rarely get sick. They are a healthy breed, but that doesn’t mean Schnauzers don’t have genetic problems. It is believed that many dog ​​owners must be aware that the most common problems in their families are skin diseases. Among the skin problems of Schnauzers, the most common problem is atopic dermatitis, which is more common in female dogs and can easily occur from the age of six months to seven years old; in addition, in Miniature Schnauzers are also prone to a disease called Schnauzer comedo syndrome.
The skin of Schnauzers is naturally sensitive, and it is easy to cause superficial suppurative necrolytic dermatitis (Superfical suppurative necrolytic dermatitis) due to incomplete cleaning or allergies to shampoos, or to sulfonamide-type drugs. Allergies can cause skin inflammation; in addition, Schnauzers are also prone to endocrine problems such as diabetes and hypothyroidism. The gastrointestinal tract is prone to congenital hepatic portal shunt and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (generally occurring between 2 and 4 years old). This type of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis is not caused by a virus, but is more likely to occur in miniature schnauzers. Feeding is very important for Large Schnauzers because they have problems absorbing vitamin B12 and are likely to develop anemia (which usually occurs in dogs between 6 and 12 weeks old). In terms of kidneys and urinary tract, Schnauzers most commonly suffer from the following common stones: Urate, Calcium Oxalate, Struvite, Calcium Phosphate, Silica, etc., are all common stones. As for the eyes, you should pay close attention to the symptoms of glaucoma and cataracts.

Labrador Retrievers - Protect hip joints carefully

Nowadays, more and more people are raising Labrador Retrievers, and most of them are owners of Labrador Retrievers. , it has now been realized that these large dog breeds are prone to hereditary hip joint structural problems, but in fact, the lovely Lala does not just have such a hereditary problem! Let us start with Labrador dogs Genetic diseases of bones and joints begin. As mentioned above, the most common problem in Labradors is poor hip joint structure, followed by osteochondrosis, which usually occurs in the dog's shoulder, ankle, and elbow joints. Young Labradors are also susceptible to ACL rupture. As far as hematology is concerned, Labradors are prone to lack of coagulation factor 9 (their blood types are usually DEA 1.1 and DEA 1.2 positive), so they are susceptible to symptoms of hemophilia B. As for the endocrine part, Labrador female dogs are prone to Adrenocortical tumor, which is also common in middle-aged and elderly dogs; in addition, Labrador dogs aged four to fourteen years old , diabetes is prone to occur, and the incidence of tumors is also very high.
In addition, in terms of skin problems, atopic dermatitis and food allergies are also common genetic diseases in Labradors; there are also diseases such as seborrhea and suppurative traumatic folliculitis. Or Pemphigus foliaceous caused by drugs are also common hereditary problems in Labradors. Owners who raise Labradors should find that Labradors are also prone to nose pigment loss (common in yellow Labradors) or hyperkeratosis (prone to occur between six months and twelve months). 1 month old dog) phenomenon.