The German Spitz is a breed of dog that includes 5 other varieties:
The difference between them lies mainly in size, but some federations consider that the German Dwarf Spitz, also known as Lulu of Pomerania, has its own characteristics and is classified separately.
- Anyway.
- The German Spitz Dwarf or Lulu of Pomerania is a breed of dog that has become very popular in recent years in Brazil.
- And with the high demand of puppies of this breed.
- The greater the demand for breeders.
- Even increasing.
- Cases of illegality.
- Breeding and breeding.
- Which cause some diseases common to the breed to spread without caution.
To do this, Animal Expert has prepared this article so that you know the most common diseases of the German Spitz.
The German dwarf Spitz is also called the Pomeranian Lulu. It is an extremely loving and protective breed with its family, they are brave and courageous, and also very curious and daring. If you want to know more about the Pomeranian Lulu breed, we have a complete article about it here at Animal Expert.
As it has become a very popular breed in recent years, precisely because of its company personality and docile, and because it is one of the favorite breeds of people who live in apartments and do not take up much space, the demand for breeding dogs of this breed has increased., and therefore the number of illegal breeders interested only in profiting from the sale of these dogs , that is why the spread of the most common diseases of the Pomeranian lulu has also increased, so it is so important to visit the place where the parents of the puppies die the so-called kennel, paying attention to the hygiene of the place and the health of the parents.
Another important point that professional dog breeders must present is the health history of the parents, with veterinary medical examinations certifying that the mothers do not carry genetic diseases that are transmitted to the puppies, for the value of these tests, which are expensive, a person who raises dogs only to benefit from the sale, ends up not doing so , and only breeders really committed to the breed invest a lot, which ends in puppy value. So beware of very cheap puppies and learn about the mixed conditions of parents, because To get an idea, forced interbreeding by those who do not have a very good knowledge of the subject, can generate about 300 different genetic diseases, in addition to more, there is a correct way to reproduce, because the degree of kinship between dogs still increases the chances of the occurrence of genetic diseases.
Among the most common diseases affecting Pomerania Lulu are three champions:
The patella, as it is popularly called, is a bone found in the knee area, surrounded by the cartilaginous capsule, this bone is called the patella. In dogs with a genetic predisposition, the patella eventually moves, moves when the dog moves its paw and, depending on the severity may or may not return to the place alone, however, this causes a lot of pain, the dog can lipped and depending on the case, lose the ability to jump.
Unfortunately, 40% of dogs of this breed live with this problem of dislocation or home of the patella, and in the vast majority the problem is surgically solved.
For more information on kneecap placement in dogs: symptoms and treatment, Animal Expert has separated this other article for you.
Retinal degeneration is a serious problem that can lead Pomerania Lulu to total blindness, is a condition of genetic transmission from parents to puppies, and puppies that have this defective gene cannot reproduce and must be castrated, so that this genetic condition is not transmitted again.to future offspring.
If you think your dog is blind, in this article we explain how to know if the dog is blind.
During the life of the fetus, in the mother’s uterus, the lungs still do not work, because the fetus receives all the nutrients and oxygenation of the blood through the umbilical cord through the placenta, therefore, in fetal life, the arterial duct Is an important blood vessel, which serves to connect the pulmonary artery (which would carry blood to the lungs) in the aorta , which is responsible for transporting blood to the rest of the body.After the birth and rupture of the umbilical cord, the puppy begins to breathe with his own lungs, therefore, the derivation of blood from the pulmonary artery through the arterial canal is no longer necessary and should disappear within 48 hours after birth.
If this does not happen, due to poor blood circulation throughout the body, the puppy can develop heart failure and treatment is only surgical, as removal of the ariossus duct causes blood to pump properly to the lungs and then rest.of the body.
It is also a disease with a genetic predisposition, and dogs diagnosed with a persistent arterial canal should not reproduce.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any kind of diagnosis.We suggest that you take your pet to the vet in case of any ailment or discomfort.
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