Do poodles have bad knees?
Sometimes your Poodle’s kneecap (patella) may slip out of place (called patellar luxation). You might notice that he runs along and suddenly picks up a back leg and skips or hops for a few strides.
Do Poodles have sensitive stomachs?
Health Issues Common to Poodles The dogs become lethargic, depressed and intolerant of stress, and they may have digestive problems.
What dog breeds have knee problems?
Certain breeds are more prone to dog CCL injuries, including Labrador retrievers, Newfoundlands, German shepherds, rottweilers, and golden retrievers. Obese animals and those that get occasional strenuous exercise — so-called “weekend warriors” — may also be more likely to develop CCL injuries.
Are there health problems in the Poodle breed?
Like other dogs–and humans–poodles may have health problems, some common among all dogs and some specific to the breed and even to one Poodle variety.
Are there any health tests for poodles now?
Health tests already allow us to screen breeding stock for some of these problems, and today’s exciting era of DNA technology is putting researchers on the fast track to find abnormal genes and develop more tests to help eradicate genetic disease. Here are some health issues of concern to Poodle owners:
Why does my poodle stand and stare at the wall?
Behavioral changes may occur, such as the dog might stand and stare at the wall, or in a corner, or just stand and be confused. All of this is due to toxins that have built up in the body that used to be metabolized by the liver. In some breeds copper will build up in the liver. This will vary from breed to breed.
How can I tell if my Poodle has liver problems?
One of the first signs of liver trouble would be an elevated ALT. To further define liver problems, a vet will usually perform a liver biopsy. This would give a definite diagnosis of CAH. This would determine to what extent the liver is damaged as well as establishing copper levels, if any.
Like other dogs–and humans–poodles may have health problems, some common among all dogs and some specific to the breed and even to one Poodle variety.
Behavioral changes may occur, such as the dog might stand and stare at the wall, or in a corner, or just stand and be confused. All of this is due to toxins that have built up in the body that used to be metabolized by the liver. In some breeds copper will build up in the liver. This will vary from breed to breed.
Health tests already allow us to screen breeding stock for some of these problems, and today’s exciting era of DNA technology is putting researchers on the fast track to find abnormal genes and develop more tests to help eradicate genetic disease. Here are some health issues of concern to Poodle owners:
One of the first signs of liver trouble would be an elevated ALT. To further define liver problems, a vet will usually perform a liver biopsy. This would give a definite diagnosis of CAH. This would determine to what extent the liver is damaged as well as establishing copper levels, if any.