Comments on: Cat Health – Common Issues http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues Information about Pet Health and Pet Clothing Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:54:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: BYBS sell sick puppies for crack http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues/comment-page-1#comment-379 BYBS sell sick puppies for crack Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:23:59 +0000 http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues#comment-379 From talking to breeders, rescue folk, and other owners. I'd have to say that PRA and Dry Eye are the most common issues in the breed. If you plan to buy from a breeder, its very important that they do CERF tests yearly. Optigen is another valuable test.. its a genetic test to check for PRA. Optigen can only test for one type of PRA in the breed tho.. Cresteds can have both types of PRA. Allergies are another common issue, some have contact allergens, some have food allergens. Luxating patella Legges-Perthe Closed Ear canals have been seen in some bloodlines. Heart murmurs in some bloodlines. Hairless are prone to bad dentation- the amount of "hairlessness" does NOT necessarily reflect how bad the dentation is tho. I have a true hairless and he has a VERY nice set of teeth. He is only missing his pre-molars. Better lines tend to have better dentation. Dental loss is accepted in the show ring for the hairless only, puffs should have a complete set of teeth. Skin issues are common for the hairless- better bloodlines tend to have better skin. Good care and diet helps prevent issues. One woman I know who works in rescue seems to have gotton some dogs in the past few years that have issues with thyroid problems, or liver/kidney issues. She lives right in the middle of puppy mill country, so Im not suprised really surprised. This is not a known issue among the breed, but seems to be cropping up among puppy mill lines.. be very cautious if you are deciding to purchase from a breeder!<br><b>References : </b><br> From talking to breeders, rescue folk, and other owners. I’d have to say that PRA and Dry Eye are the most common issues in the breed. If you plan to buy from a breeder, its very important that they do CERF tests yearly. Optigen is another valuable test.. its a genetic test to check for PRA. Optigen can only test for one type of PRA in the breed tho.. Cresteds can have both types of PRA.

Allergies are another common issue, some have contact allergens, some have food allergens.
Luxating patella
Legges-Perthe
Closed Ear canals have been seen in some bloodlines.
Heart murmurs in some bloodlines.
Hairless are prone to bad dentation- the amount of "hairlessness" does NOT necessarily reflect how bad the dentation is tho. I have a true hairless and he has a VERY nice set of teeth. He is only missing his pre-molars. Better lines tend to have better dentation. Dental loss is accepted in the show ring for the hairless only, puffs should have a complete set of teeth.
Skin issues are common for the hairless- better bloodlines tend to have better skin. Good care and diet helps prevent issues.
One woman I know who works in rescue seems to have gotton some dogs in the past few years that have issues with thyroid problems, or liver/kidney issues. She lives right in the middle of puppy mill country, so Im not suprised really surprised. This is not a known issue among the breed, but seems to be cropping up among puppy mill lines.. be very cautious if you are deciding to purchase from a breeder!
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]]> By: Jerome http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues/comment-page-1#comment-378 Jerome Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:21:59 +0000 http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues#comment-378 Dental Issues: These tend to crop up due to a genetic link that exists between dominant hairlessness and missing teeth. The Hairless Crested has small, peglike teeth that can slope toward the front of the mouth and cause problems; the Powderpuff has normal toy breed dentition. The Hairless often lose many teeth by the tender age of two or three. Some Hairless require canned food, while others eat kibble with no problem, as does the Powderpuff.Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): This is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vision, as long as their surroundings remain the same.Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: This condition involves the hip joint. If your Crested has Legg-Perthes, the blood supply to the head of the femur (the large rear leg bone) is decreased, and the head of the femur that connects to the pelvis begins to disintegrate. The first symptoms, limping and atrophy of the leg muscle, usually occur when puppies are four to six months old. Surgery can correct the condition, usually resulting in a pain-free puppy.Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Known as "dry eye," it's exactly what the name implies: an inflammation and dry eye. It occurs when there's a deficiency in the water portion of the tear film. The eye becomes dry and the membranes are left with only oil and mucus. The symptoms can be mistaken for conjunctivitis, which also has a gooey yellow discharge. Diagnosis is done with a Schirmer Tear Test. Treatment usually consists of eyedrops and ointment.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://lnk.nu/dogtime.com/v1e.html Dental Issues: These tend to crop up due to a genetic link that exists between dominant hairlessness and missing teeth. The Hairless Crested has small, peglike teeth that can slope toward the front of the mouth and cause problems; the Powderpuff has normal toy breed dentition. The Hairless often lose many teeth by the tender age of two or three. Some Hairless require canned food, while others eat kibble with no problem, as does the Powderpuff.Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA): This is a family of eye diseases that involves the gradual deterioration of the retina. Early in the disease, affected dogs become night-blind; they lose sight during the day as the disease progresses. Many affected dogs adapt well to their limited or lost vision, as long as their surroundings remain the same.Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: This condition involves the hip joint. If your Crested has Legg-Perthes, the blood supply to the head of the femur (the large rear leg bone) is decreased, and the head of the femur that connects to the pelvis begins to disintegrate. The first symptoms, limping and atrophy of the leg muscle, usually occur when puppies are four to six months old. Surgery can correct the condition, usually resulting in a pain-free puppy.Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: Known as "dry eye," it’s exactly what the name implies: an inflammation and dry eye. It occurs when there’s a deficiency in the water portion of the tear film. The eye becomes dry and the membranes are left with only oil and mucus. The symptoms can be mistaken for conjunctivitis, which also has a gooey yellow discharge. Diagnosis is done with a Schirmer Tear Test. Treatment usually consists of eyedrops and ointment.
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]]> By: Glenn http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues/comment-page-1#comment-377 Glenn Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:19:59 +0000 http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues#comment-377 Bad teeth like Chihuahuas. It is linked to the genetics of the hairlessness. The more bald...the worse the teeth. I think they are relatively healthy otherwise.<br><b>References : </b><br> Bad teeth like Chihuahuas. It is linked to the genetics of the hairlessness. The more bald…the worse the teeth. I think they are relatively healthy otherwise.
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]]> By: Jessica http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues/comment-page-1#comment-376 Jessica Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:17:04 +0000 http://www.lordmardo.com/cat-health/cat-health-common-issues#comment-376 <b>What health issues are common for chinese crested dogs?</b><br>are they a healthy breed in general? or are there health issues I should be aware of? What health issues are common for chinese crested dogs?
are they a healthy breed in general? or are there health issues I should be aware of?

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