Urinary disease The Dalmatian Club conducted a health survey that included 763 Dalmatians. The average lifespan was reported to be just under 10 years and the most common cause of death was urinary/kidney/liverdisease (32%). Indeed, the urinary tract is a major weakness in Dalmatians, who are prone to forming urinary stones throughout their life.
What should I do if I have a Dalmatian?
By Michele Welton, Dog Trainer, Breed Selection Consultant, Author of 15 Dog Books Start your Dalmatian off on the right foot by feeding the right food, giving the right vaccinations, finding the right vet, and if you’re going to spay or neuter, don’t do it too early.
Is it safe to feed a Dalmatian dog purine?
They do not contain additives and colourings which may make a dalmatian hyperactive. This applies to dog treats as well see below. We have a list of foods and their purine content. This indicates which foods are safe to feed a Dalmatian,and which should be avoided.
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What kind of health problems does a Dalmatian have?
A genetic predisposition for deafness is a serious health problem for Dalmatians; American Dalmatians exhibit a prevalence for bilateral congenital sensoneural deafness of 8%, (for which there is no possible treatment), compared with 5.3% for the UK population.
What’s the average life span of a Dalmatian dog?
Breed health surveys in the US and the UK show an average lifespan of 9.9 and 11.55 years, respectively. In their late teens, both males and females may suffer bone spurs and arthritic conditions. Autoimmune thyroiditis may be a relatively common condition for the breed, affecting 11.6% of dogs.
Why was the Dalmatian used as a carriage dog?
Dalmatians are associated with firefighting, particularly in the United States. In the days of horse-drawn fire engines, dogs would guard the horses, who could easily become uncomfortable at the scene of a fire. Dalmatians were a popular breed for this job, due to their natural affinity to horses and history of being used as carriage dogs.
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