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Poodle Skin & Eye Health Concerns
from: The Complete DogPoodles that have been well-bred are hardy dogs that live long and enjoy good health throughout their life. However, Poodles, like any other breed, are subject to certain health conditions. A wise Poodle puppy owner should be aware of potential problems and do their best to avoid them.
Poodles have several health concerns that are hereditary in nature, no different than humans. Many of these can be avoided by careful investigation on a new owner's part by asking the breeder about the health background of the puppy's parents. For example, you should know if the parents were tested for conditions such as cataracts that can cause blindness? Does either of the parents have epilepsy and, if so, how is it controlled? Has either parent experienced orthopedic problems and, if so, how serious were they?
Take a closer inspection of some health conditions that have been found in Poodles as well as many other breeds of dog. Not all Poodles experience these conditions, of course, however, it's a good idea to be well informed regarding potential health concerns of whatever breed you're considering. Responsible breeders don't breed from a dog that's known to have or carry any hereditary problems.
Poodle Eye Problems: A cataract is a cloudiness or film over the lens of the eye, categorized by age of onset, location on the eye and stage of the cloudiness. This condition is hereditary, and parents should be tested before breeding occurs to prevent this condition from being passed on to their pups.
Glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, is caused by an increase in fluid pressure within the eye. It can be hereditary, and parents should be tested prior to breeding. Miniature Poodles are prone to narrow-angle glaucoma, which produces pain and redness in the eyes. The treatment is medical and/or surgical.
Progressive retinal atrophy, or PRA, is an inherited disorders that affects the retina of the eye. Visual impairment is slow but progressive. Night blindness can be the first signal of trouble, and there is no known way to stop its onset.
Poodle Skin Problems: Atopic dermatitis refers to an unusual or atypical condition of the derma or skin and can be difficult to diagnose.
Sebaceous adenitis is inflammatory damage to hair follicles and sebaceous glands. This condiction is most often seen in Standard Poodles but also in Toys and Miniatures. It's a hereditary condition with no known cure. Treatment to control it includes frequent bathing to reduce surface scale and to increase moisture to the skin.
Color dilution alopecia is an anomaly that usually occurs in dogs bred for unusual coat colors, such as those described as "blue" which is a diluted form of black. The condition, when it occurs, isn't curable. Moisturizers and frequent shampooing can lessen the incidence of dry, scaly skin.
Seborrhea is an abnormal and excessive discharge from the sebaceous glands in the skin; it must be treated medically.
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