Health problems in Shilohs are much like the health problems in German Shepherds and other large breed dogs including: hip dysplasia, pancreatitis, hypothyroidism, bloat/torsion, mitral valve murmurs, SAS, and allergies.

Virtually all chronic and most acute conditions may benefit from treatment by naturopathic doctors. People of all ages can be helped. The most common health conditions brought to NDs include:

In general, the Cairn is a healthy breed. For more information, see www.cairnterrier.org/reboot/health.html. One advantage to adopting an older Cairn is that it is easier to determine if there will be any health issues than it is with a young puppy.

Since the White Shepherd comes directly from the German Shepherd Dog breed, it is subject to many of the same genetic and congenital diseases or health problems as the GSD. WS club members have kept problems to a minimum through sometimes brutally honest, open breeding policies. It is not at all uncommon for top breeders to openly admit any medical or genetic problems they may have encountered to other breeders and to buyers.

The Bernese is a hardy dog, but not without his problems. Like all large breeds, problems exist with bones in growing puppies, such as hip and elbow dysplasia and osteochondrosis (OCD, which affects the shoulder. Another serious problem is the frequency in which cancer seems to occur. This may be related to auto-immune problems. Flea allergies are common, but can be managed with flea control on the dog and in his environment.

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The problems that are most commonly watched for in Havanese are eye problems (especially Cataracts). The eyes of any Havanese used for breeding should be examined annually by a veterinary ophthalmologist.

The Central Asia Dog in fact is not very common in Italy, while the Caucasian Mountain Dog is present with a very remarkable number of subjects (only in 1998 more than 600 have been registered to the genealogical registers). Both the breeds anyway are very ancient and have the undeniable advantage that they have not been manipulated too much by man. They are fascinating and mysterious breeds that hide in their eyes a millennial history.

In a recent survey we conducted, 93% of the 600 Maltese owners reported that they did have a tear staining problem with their Maltese.

a) Hip Dysplasia - a faulty formation of the femoral head (ball part of the hip) and the acetabulum (socket part of the hip). b) Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament - in the rear end, in the stifle (knee joint) of the dog. Prime target because a Rottweiler's agility and bulk work against each other. It can occur over a period of time with gradual degenerative changes or by a blunt traumatic accident.

There are a few health problems which afflict the Great Dane breed: growth problems, hip dysplasia, and bloat/GDV/torsion are primary concerns. Wobblers, thyroid problems, and problems with the eyes also appear in the breed.

Over and over and over I see people who are coping with fatigue - tired, tired, tired, and sugar handling problems. It is surprising how fatigue can be so nutritionally based and how overuse of sugars and certain carbohydrates can compound the problem. Another common problem that applies to spiritually oriented people is an over emphasis on emotional clearing instead of a practical focus on nutritional and chemical imbalances which can greatly effect energy and well being.

Bloat, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Heat, Skin Disorders (allergies). The best way to avoid the majority of these problems is to make preventative vet visits regularly, feed a good diet (Royal Canin Natural, Holistic) with lots of fresh water , and give your pet plenty of exercise. Keep animals out of direct sun for extended periods of time and ensure they do not overdue exercise in extreme heat.

The clinic served 1583 different clients in 2004, for a total of 4420 visits. The largest number of visits (33%) was for ear/nose/throat and respiratory problems, including asthma, which is an extremely frequent chronic illness in this population. Well baby, child, and adolescent visits accounted for 25% of the total. Other common visit diagnoses included skin problems, anemia, acute injuries, infections, and genitourinary or gastrointestinal problems.

The most common is Hip Dysplasia. We check hips of all our dogs and we breed only ones that do not have Hip Dysplasia. Most of our dogs have hips certified with PennHIP and a few with OFA. We are also started testing for Elbow Dysplasia as well. The Cherry Eye occurs relatively often as it common for all Mastiff breeds. It can be corrected with a simple surgery. The Bloat is another health concern.

Belgians overall are fairly healthy as a breed living an average of 12 to 15 years, especially compared to many other breeds. Their main illnesses as a breed are epilepsy, hip dysplasia, and cataracts. A study once estimated that 17% (one in 6) will develop epilepsy which is thought to be inherited. It is also thought that most of these will only develop occasional petite mal and not be seriously affected by it.

Dalmatians have a genetic tendency to develop kidney and bladder stones. Stone-forming dogs need a special low protein diet. Some dals develop allergies, which can be treated. Many aspects of canine temperament and personality are inherited.

Note: If your veterinarian hasn't much sighthound or IW experience, most experienced IW veterinarians are happy to share their knowledge. Ask your breeder and/or the regional club for a reference to such a veterinarian. While the internet can be a good source of information, it can also provide a great deal of mis-information - whether outdated, anecdotal, hysterical, misinterpreted, or just plain wrong. Always discuss medical concerns with your veterinarian.

At present there are no specific heredity problems. Visit www.ponhealth.org and participate in our "OPEN" Health Information Database (coming soon).